Ultrasound Technologist

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, Normal
Nov 12, 2024
Position 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. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Ultrasound or related field OR Certificate in Radiologic Technology CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Abdomen (AB), OB/GYNE (OB), Breast (BR), Fetal Echo (FE), Neurosonology (NE), or Peds Sono (PS) within 6 months BLS within 30 days of hire EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS New Gradates will be considered ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic reading, writing, oral English skills Accountability Multicultural 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 informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Essential Functions: Performs ultrasound procedures Ensures accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, & procedures 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 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 Verifies pertinent accessories assigned to rooms 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 Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department Ensures patient expectations and needs are met 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 Fosters mutual respect and creates a productive learning environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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. 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.