"Right Now Medical Sonographer Specialist- PRN (Temporary)"

As a member of our Right Now Program, you'll have the opportunity to work on a temporary basis in one of our esteemed clinical departments. We're seeking dedicated Medical Sonographer Specialist who thrive in dynamic environments and value flexibility in their day-to-day schedules. In this role, the incumbent will provide just-in-time coverage for clinics experiencing volume increases or last-minute call outs. Variable placements can be in 4 hour of full day increments.

• Flexible scheduling options
• $55 per hour (*not benefit eligible)
• Experience in academic medicine

Program participation has a maximum of 900 hours / 26 weeks / 6 months.

Duties:

1. Conduct standard sonographic exams on obstetric and gynecologic patients, both in assistance to physician and independently.
2. independently performs advanced or highly technical ultrasound examinations;
3. interprets scans and ensures that they provide physicians with required information;
4. provides technical assistance to researchers conducting studies using ultrasound techniques;
5. monitors the operation and calibration of laboratory equipment; makes moderate repairs.
6. participates in quality assurance activities.
7. trains staff in established procedures and new procedures being implemented in the laboratory; advises them on individual examinations as needed.
8. supervises/manages including overseeing work, providing technical and operational assistance, and assigning daily work schedules;
9. orientates, supervises, and evaluates the performance of students or residents in procedures in the laboratory.
10. organizes and coordinates overall patient/research subjects flow (out patients/subjects as well as scheduling the in-patients/subjects for the day).
11. assists with accreditation process.
12. performs duties at the lower level of this series, as required.
13. performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Current/valid registration, certification or licensure in Medical Sonography, accreditation in sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS); AND
3. Two (2) years (24 months) of progressively more responsible work experience in the designated area of specialty; AND
4. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

*Note: A Bachelor's degree in a health care related field may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of experience.

Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.