Resource Coordinator Ultrasound Full Time Days

The Resource Coord Ultrasound reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is committed to providing our communities the highest quality health care through exceptional access to state-of-the-art clinical services with compassionate and personal care. Coordinates monitors and assists in the daily function of the Ultrasound department.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the selection of new team members.
• Conducts orientation and training of new and existing staff.
• Monitors the orientation of staff and identifies further instructional needs.
• Schedules staff for adequate coverage to meet the needs of the department; maintains attendance records.
• Prioritizes assigns and reviews work; provides feedback to director regarding staff performance.
• Assists the director in establishing and evaluating performance expectations for staff.
• Serves as a resource to staff.
• Ensures staffing levels which meet department guidelines; ensures optimal department coverage and minimal overtime.
• Monitors utilization of supplies and equipment for optimal efficiency and cost containment; orders and maintains supplies used in the department.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; assists with recommendations regarding the acquisition of new equipment.
• Supports quality assurance programs for the department.
• Enforces policies and procedures; assists in updating and developing procedure manuals and protocols for ultrasound.
• Coordinates patient flow through department; resolves scheduling issues.
• Monitors and maintains the quality of films and services produced in ultrasound.
• Monitors charges and tracks financial performance in ultrasound.
• Obtains complete patient history for radiologist to assist in rendering results.
• Enters data such as type of scan and other technical data into computer.
• Conducts scan according to set protocol per organ or anatomical site.
• Views images on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures; reviews scan with radiologist prior to releasing patient.
• Develops images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
• Assists in amniocentesis aspiration and biopsies by performing preliminary studies to locate appropriate entry site and provide needle direction guidance.
• Calls referring physician for wet readings.

Qualifications :

Required

• ARDMS ARRT
• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate thorough working knowledge of the practices in a specialized field.
• More than three up to five years of related work experience required demonstrating a broad knowledge of the job responsibilities and methods.
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time