Ultrasound/Vasc Tech Registered
Company: CARLE
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
$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.
Keywords: CARLE, Peoria , Ultrasound/Vasc Tech Registered, Other , Decatur, Illinois
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