Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Program
Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
WEEKEND PROGRAM 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.
Performs ultrasound procedures within the guidelines, policies,
procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients
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 Excellence Maintains
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 Verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room Reports
equipment problems through appropriate channels Able to document
areas of concern Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging
department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met 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 Shares knowledge and guides fellow
technologists/students with proper department protocol and
procedures Displays a professional attitude in the area toward
fellow technologists/students Fosters mutual respect and creating
productive learning environment Must have the ability to multitask
and triage multiple priorities. Must work well with a small work
group as well as interdepartmentally
Keywords: CARLE, Peoria , Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Program, Other , Bloomington, Illinois
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