What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech, PRN position at Northside Hospital Inc.?
Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of adult and geriatric patients.
Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
Explains procedure and positions patient.
Selects proper technical factors and runs transducer over designated area of body.
Observes image and modifies equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal image.
May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized.
May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required. Cardiology specials include: Transesophageal Echos, Dobutamine Echos, Stress Echos.
Assembles records for interpretation by physician.
Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology
Prior experience in ultrasound
Registered Cardiovascular Technologist with two (2) years cardiac related experience
Registered Vascular Technologist with two (2) years vascular related experience
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