What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at CARLE?
- Sign on Bonus Available!
- Relocation Bonus (if moving from 50 mi away)
- Referral Bonuses (once hired)
- Shift & Weekend Differentials available.
- Benefits available from day 1 for qualified employees.
- Performs routine and specialized examinations in Ultrasound.
- Adapts procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results.
- Utilizes independent judgment to adjust ultrasound procedures for specific diagnostic outcomes.
- Prepares patients for ultrasound examinations, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Positions patients appropriately to obtain accurate ultrasound images.
- Operates ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Collaborates with the radiology team and radiologist to interpret and communicate ultrasound findings.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of ultrasound procedures and patient information.
- Stays updated with the latest advancements in ultrasound technology and techniques.
- Adheres to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines during ultrasound examinations.
- 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.
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