What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Allyon, Inc.?
Job Description
Summary:
Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able to help talented individuals achieve their career goals while a the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!
Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist
Job Summary:
Summary:
Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able to help talented individuals achieve their career goals while a the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!
Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist
Job Summary:
- Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
- This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units.
- Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound.
- May also perform breast Ultrasound.
- Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department.
- Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Assists with the training of new staff.
- Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams.
- Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
- Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.
- Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
- Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
- Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
- Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
- Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
- Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
- Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
- Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
- May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
- Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
- May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
- Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
- Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
- 1 years of experience in ultrasound/sonography
- Associate's Degree in Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiology Technology OR Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology
- AHA BLS
- Registered Vascular Tech (RVT) through ARDMS
- RDMS Abdomen (AB) or RDMS Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) through ARDMS
- Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac U/S exams and procedures
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment
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