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PRN Sonographer - Willow Park / Fort Worth

PRN Sonographer - Willow Park / Fort Worth

North Star Diagnostic ImagingWillow Park and Fort Worth areas, TX, US
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Requirements :

  • Current ARDMS certification.

Job Purpose :

  • Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic ultrasound procedures, focusing on patient care and education.  Duties : Provide high quality diagnostic ultrasound images Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
  • Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
  • Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  • Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
  • Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    • Skills and Qualifications :

  • Use of Medical Technologies Performing Diagnostic Procedures Informing Others Quality Focus Planning Technical Understanding People Skills Dependability Creating a Safe, Effective Environment Radiologic Technology Analyzing Information Job Type : Full Time Salary : Dependent on experience Required Certifications : ARDMS  Location : Willow Park and Fort Worth areas Powered by JazzHR
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    Sonographer Prn • Willow Park and Fort Worth areas, TX, US