Ultrasound Technologist
Company: CARLE
Location: Normal
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
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.
- Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Performs 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 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 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 Building* Performs 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
Keywords: CARLE, Normal , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Normal, Illinois
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