Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,536 per week

Company: Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Avenue , Carle BroMen
Location: Normal
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
• This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units.
• Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound.
• May also perform breast Ultrasound.
• Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department.
• Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
• Assists with the training of new staff.
• Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams.
• Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department 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 for Radiologist interpretation.
• Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining 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 of other modalities within 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.
• Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
  • Job Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience in ultrasound/sonography.
  • Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
    • Additional Details
    • Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment.

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