Shriners Children’s is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidence based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Our experienced team at Shriners Children’s Chicago provides compassionate and innovative treatment to children with orthopedic and spine conditions, pediatric rehabilitation and cleft lip and palate. Our personalized approach allows children to reach their full potential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), pet insurance, paid time off, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Shriners Children's Chicago has an opportunity for an Ultrasound Tech.  This position will utilize ultrasound equipment to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data, using ultrasound equipment to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives.  Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. Hours: The hours for this position will be two shifts per month, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays of the month.  

• Maintains and monitors quality assessment practices and procedures to ensure appropriate and proper patient care
• Accurately interprets oral and written requests stated in radiologic and medical terms
• Notifies imaging Manager of equipment malfunction and obtains necessary repairs.
• Performs other operational functions, in support of assigned department to ensure quality services
• Assists in maintaining imaging files to ensure easy irretrievability in a timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation of images for interpretation and imaging reports for image file jackets.
• Assesses patients’ needs prior to performance of examination.
• Consistent review of prior imaging studies before starting an imaging exam.
• Directs questions, regarding appropriateness of an ultrasound request to the Imaging Manager, Radiologist or staff physician.
• Operates and performs ultrasound exams independently according to physician’s orders
• Assists in the copy request for Shriners Hospital images and images received from outside medical facilities.
• Monitors assigned quality assessment activities and recording of data in the designated binder as assigned.
• Demonstrated awareness of the department PACS, RADNET & SHCIS program and its operation.

Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required:

Two years related Pediatric Ultrasound work experience

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Preferred:

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Sonographer (MSK) certification

One year pediatric abdominal ultrasound experience