Ultrasound Technologist

1 month ago

Rantoul, United States CARLE Full time
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