Ultrasound Technologist (Ultrasound Tech)
Company: CARLE
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS - EXTERNAL ONLY To perform routine and
specialized examinations in Ultrasound; adapt procedures to obtain
specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients
for examinations. This requires independent judgment to adapt
procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the
direction of a radiologist
- Clinical Excellence/Patient CarePerforms ultrasound procedures
in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination
within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of
Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages* Exhibits
competency in performing ultrasound procedures* Images required
views demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology*
Knowledgeable of catheters, biopsy instruments and sterile trays
and prepares these items as necessary* Obtains accurate histories
and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families* Enhances
image quality through the use of appropriate transducers and
machine settings* Evaluates the finished images to ensure
diagnostic exams are being submitted to the radiologists* Maintains
quality care throughout the procedure* Assess the abdominal
arterial & venous system using color imaging
- Clinical ExcellenceMaintains working knowledge of equipment in
order to function in all areas of ultrasound.* All ultrasound
equipment within the Medical Imaging Ultrasound department *
Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware
and software* Performs reasonable trouble shooting* Reports
equipment problems through appropriate channels & documents on
board for all staff notification* Maintains clean work area, checks
and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies
pertinent accessories assigned to that room* Reports equipment
problems through appropriate channels* Invasive Procedures* Able to
document area of concern* Set up trays with sterile field for
radiologist* Assists radiologist with biopsy* Orders labs and
pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist
- Relationship BuildingPerforms support functions of the Medical
Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met
and assumes personal responsibility for training fellow
technologists/students.* Promptly processes images and paperwork to
ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician's
office* Fills out all appropriate paperwork to facilitate timely
and accurate reporting* Maintains and coordinates patient flow to
ensure efficient and expedient patient care* Promptly and
accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure
efficient patient throughput* Maintenance of the QA, QC, QI
programs* Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologists/students
with proper department protocol and procedures* Displays a
professional attitude in the area toward fellow
technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating
productive learning environment
Keywords: CARLE, Peoria , Ultrasound Technologist (Ultrasound Tech), Other , Peoria, Illinois
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