Ultrasound Technologist
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Job Opportunity: Ultrasound Technologist

Location: Normal, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Allied Health
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Perform ultrasound procedures to ensure accurate and complete examinations for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include:

• Performing ultrasound imaging with competency, demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology
• Assessing abdominal arterial and venous systems using color imaging
• Preparing and handling catheters, biopsy instruments, and sterile trays as needed
• Obtaining patient histories and explaining procedures to patients and families
• Enhancing image quality through proper transducer and machine settings
• Evaluating images to ensure diagnostic quality before submission to radiologists
• Maintaining quality care throughout procedures
• Operating and troubleshooting ultrasound equipment, maintaining clean and stocked work areas
• Assisting radiologists with invasive procedures such as biopsies and ordering labs/pathology tests under their direction
• Supporting department functions to meet patient needs and training fellow technologists/students
• Managing patient flow and timely processing of images and paperwork
• Maintaining QA, QC, and QI programs within the department
• Fostering a professional and respectful learning environment

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Associate’s Degree in Sonography or Radiology, or Certificate of completion of a Radiologic Technology program
• Experience in Fetal Echocardiography
• Experience as an Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Sonographer
• Experience as a Breast Sonographer
• Experience as a Pediatric Ultrasound Technologist

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required
• Emphasis on clinical excellence, patient care, and relationship building within the imaging department

This position is ideal for ultrasound technologists seeking a clinical allied health contract role with a focus on diagnostic imaging and patient-centered care.