Ultrasound Technologist
Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: November 20, 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.
- 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
Keywords: CARLE, Bolingbrook , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Bloomington, Illinois
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