Ultrasound Technologist

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Ultrasound Technologist

Department: Ultrasound

• CMH

Usual Schedule: Rotation-Day shift start time

Regions:

On Call Requirements: rotational

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Methodist Medical Center

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 44118

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: rotational

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Peoria, IL

Holiday Requirements: rotational

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Associate's Degree in Ultrasound OR Certificate in Radiologic Technology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) AB, OB, BR, or S within 1 year

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Basic reading, writing, oral English skills AccountabilityMulticultural sensitivity

Customer/patient focused

Basic computer knowledge

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions

Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of people

Maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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