Ultrasound Technologist

4 weeks ago

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States Excela Health Full time
Job Summary

As an Ultrasound Technologist at Excela Health, you will play a critical role in assisting physicians in the diagnosis of disease or malfunction of organs using two-dimensional images produced by ultrasound equipment. Your expertise will be essential in performing reflux studies, pulse volume recording, segmental pressures, and vein mapping.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect and document pertinent data about patients and procedures.
  • Reconfirm patient identification and verify physician orders.
  • Ensure proper screening protocols are completed.
  • Provide information to patients about procedures and answer any questions they may have.
  • Verify patient consent and provide accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and level.
  • Analyze information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
  • Determine whether patients have been appropriately prepared for procedures.
  • Assess factors that may contraindicate procedures, such as medications and insufficient patient preparation.
  • Select appropriate ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques based on patient age, size, and exam objectives.
  • Obtain optimum images during scans and adjust as needed to better visualize anatomy or pathology.
  • Send images to PACS for interpretation by radiologists.
  • Take action based on patient and procedural variances.
  • Notify healthcare providers when immediate clinical response is necessary based on findings and patient condition.
  • Initiate additional scanning techniques for further investigation of areas of interest.
  • Collect and document additional images and patient data as needed.
  • Provide interpreting physicians with a summary of findings according to hospital protocol.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in vascular imaging to improve patient care.
  • Document patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate records.
  • Verify correct orders are entered into RIS.
  • Document patient history into PACS systems.
  • Document any exceptions from established guidelines.
  • Complete medication reconciliation documentation according to department guidelines.
  • Facilitate correspondence with departments to ensure procedures are done in a timely manner.
  • Work with centralized scheduling, nursing units, and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.
  • Respond to emergency calls per department procedures.
  • Maintain equipment and workstations in optimum condition.
  • Perform daily QC on equipment.
  • Ensure adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.
  • Report equipment malfunctions to service providers.
  • Implement downtime procedures when necessary.
  • Coordinate rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.
  • Initiate established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.
  • Assist in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.
  • Confer with healthcare providers to determine proper imaging protocols.
  • Confer with department managers to determine proper procedures and guidelines.
  • Develop and implement new forms as needed for operations.
  • Ensure the safety of patients and visitors.
  • Oversee daily QC/preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintain records on equipment calibration/service.
  • Report necessary equipment malfunctions to service providers.
  • Maintain department statistics and records.
  • Assist with all inspections.
  • Ensure proper coding is provided for billing purposes.
  • Attend department meetings and review minutes as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Completion of CAAHEP-accredited Medical Ultrasound Program.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a vascular setting.
  • Medical Terminology.
  • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with lab accreditation.
License, Certification & Clearances
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 34 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance.
  • Current registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers/RVT (ARDMS) and/or RVS (ARRT).
Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.