Ultrasound Technologist

1 week ago

Columbia, United States Vighter Full time
Job Details

Job Location
Columbia, SC - Columbia, SC

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Certification

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Category
Health Care

Description

Title: Ultrasound (US) Technologist

Location: Columbia VAMC, Columbia, South Carolina

Summary:

Vighter is seeking Ultrasound (US) Technologists to provide patient care support at the Columbia VAMC. Ultrasound (US) Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to established standards. The Ultrasound Tech will perform other functions as determined by the Supervisor in expediting the care of the patient.

Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.

Our Cultures key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Personability
  • Transparency
  • Responsiveness
Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

Position Description:

Ultrasound (US) Tech Responsibilities:
  • Operates Ultrasound system and ancillary equipment to perform Ultrasound examinations.
  • Follows exam protocols, defines optimal protocols, and devises alternative ways to visualize pathology within the patient.
  • Familiar with Interventional Radiology procedures to perform invasive exams such as biopsies and drainages.
  • Expected to be able to critique images for optimal quality and use PACS to transmit images for Radiologist interpretation.
  • Must be able to perform common exams listed below:
    • AAA Screens
    • Abdomen Complete/No Aorta
    • Abdomen Limited
    • Right Upper Quadrant
    • Renal
    • Pelvic
    • US Guided IR Procedures
  • Must adhere to 2024 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards/guidelines
  • Must be continuously on the alert to the patient's condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
  • Ensures that all documentation required for the completion of exams is done in VISTA CPRS.
  • Must be certain patient identification and requests are identical.
  • Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist. If deletion for VISTA is required, the proper documentation must be presented for deletion of images from the medical record through the PACS Administrator and/or ADPAC Coordinator.
  • Help to maintain effective control for the Radiology Department by coordinating organizing and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns with the department.
  • Continuously works to develop a cohesive and effective team with other areas of the Radiology Department and with other areas of the entire facility to expedite quality patient care.
  • Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies for general Radiology are available to meet workload demands.
  • Assures that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies, with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor when supplies are needed.
  • Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner
  • Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order prior to use.
  • Removes and tags defective equipment and notifies DRT Supervisor or Chief Technologist.
  • Responsible for making routine calibration on equipment.
  • Keeps abreast of technological advances in the Radiology field.
  • Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain and active status with the ARRT.
  • Completes all education in TMS in timely manner.
  • Mains certification in BLS.
  • Work with Medical Support Staff to schedule and prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients while performing studies.
  • Obtain pertinent diagnostic examinations for the ordering provider.
  • Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed.
  • Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Includes the maintenance of patient registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system.
  • Properly identifies patient images. Essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The Technologist must be certain the patient ID band and the request are identical.
  • Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number.
  • Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
Requirements:
  • Education: Graduate from an approved School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
  • Experience: Minimum two-year experience in specialty.
  • Certification: ARMDS Certification.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S and/or certification as required.


Vighter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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