Registered Ultrasound Technologist
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Ultrasound Tech Registered (BMC-SON-UTRG)

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

Job Description

• Perform ultrasound procedures ensuring accurate and complete examinations for patients of all ages.
• Exhibit competency in performing ultrasound procedures and obtaining required diagnostic images.
• Knowledge of catheters, biopsy instruments, sterile trays; prepare these as necessary.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and explain procedure rationale to patients/families.
• Enhance image quality using appropriate transducers and machine settings.
• Evaluate finished images to ensure diagnostic quality for radiologist review.
• Maintain quality care throughout procedures.
• Assess abdominal arterial and venous systems using color imaging.
• Maintain working knowledge of ultrasound equipment operation, including troubleshooting hardware and software.
• Maintain clean work area, stock supplies, and report equipment problems.
• Assist radiologists with invasive procedures such as biopsies, including setting up sterile trays.
• Order labs and pathology tests under radiologist direction.
• Support Medical Imaging department functions to meet patient needs.
• Train and guide fellow technologists and students.
• Process images and paperwork promptly to ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain and coordinate patient flow for efficient care.
• Enter patient information accurately into HIS system.
• Maintain QA, QC, and QI programs.
• Foster a professional and respectful learning environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Basic reading, writing, and oral English skills.
• Accountability and multicultural sensitivity.
• Customer/patient focused with critical thinking and independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate professionally.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.

Education Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Sonography or Radiology.
• Certificate of completion of a Radiologic Technology program.

Certifications & Licensure (Required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One of the following ARDMS certifications:

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS-BR)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Neurosonology (RDMS-NE)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS)

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; default to standard expectations for registered ultrasound technologists (typically 1+ years).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required or mentioned.