Ultrasonographer
Apply NowCompany: UW Health in Northern Illinois
Location: Rockford, IL 61107
Description:
Pay Range: $33.58 - $50.36 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.
Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
POSITION SUMMARY:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum:
Preferred:
**Must provide copy of diploma/degree for highest level of education obtained**
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum IF Sonography program is accredited through the ARRT:
Minimum IF Sonography program is accredited through CAAHEP
Preferred:
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Minimum: Previous healthcare experience
Preferred: Two years of clinical experience
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.
Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Perform a wide variety of routine and complex ultrasound procedures, including pelvic, abdominal, small parts and routine vascular examinations and may perform more complex imaging.
- Prepares for and assists the physician in interventional procedures
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum:
- Completion of accredited school of diagnostic medical sonography.
Preferred:
- Experience as a sonographer
**Must provide copy of diploma/degree for highest level of education obtained**
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum IF Sonography program is accredited through the ARRT:
- ARRT certification prior to hire date
- CPR certification required within three (3) months of hire.
- Registered by ARDMS in abdomen and OB/Gyn within 12 months of hire.
Minimum IF Sonography program is accredited through CAAHEP
- CPR certification required within three (3) months of hire.
- Registered by ARDMS in abdomen and OB/Gyn within 12 months of hire.
Preferred:
- Registered by ARDMS in abdomen, OB/Gyn and Vascular
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Minimum: Previous healthcare experience
Preferred: Two years of clinical experience
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.