Ultrasound/Vasc Tech Registered - Ellsworth Illinois

Company: CARLE
Location: Ellsworth, Illinois
Posted On: 04/24/2024

$5,000.00 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.

• Performs routine and complex sonography imaging
• Processes patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in 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 -
    • Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
    • Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment, 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 in 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.
        • Stays current in obstetrical ultrasound practices and research.
        • Processes images in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
        • Protects ultrasound patients by adhering to safety policies and protocols.
        • Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches. More...

              

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