US, Ultrasound Technologist Registered - Northpark Imaging - Full Time (Hiring Immediately)

Description

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Summary :

The Registered Ultrasound technologist will apply medical ultrasound to the

patient in accordance with a doctors order and works within the scope of

practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and

American Society Radiologic Technologists. This Job must be able to handle the

movement, set-up and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The

technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the needs of

that patient. This Job takes direction from the Radiology Medical Director and

understands patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy.

The Job provides patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed.

The technologist is trained in Basic Life Support and provides when asked to

do so. The Job has a responsibility to appropriately document procedural

information in the patients medical record including PACS. Behavior and

communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and

culture.

Responsibilities :

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under minimal supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment.
• Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.
• Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize productivity.
• Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy procedures using the Ultrasound system to pinpoint exact anatomical location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen evaluation and diagnosis.
• Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to all charges being turned in at the end of the day for correct billing.
• Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks equipment and computer status for readiness, reports any problems that could change the workflow and make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of workflow continuity.
• Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended by the associate’s immediate supervisor or manager on duty.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : EducationSkills

EducationSkills

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OBGYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• ARDMS or ARRTSonography certification in Abdomen required within one year
• LRSTARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred
• Certification in OBGYN or Breast preferred
• BLS required

Work Schedule : Work Type :

Work Type : Full Time

Full Time

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