Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Performs ultrasound procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages

• 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

Clinical Excellence 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 and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room
• 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

Relationship Building Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met and 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, fostering mutual respect and creating productive learning environment

Qualifications

Certifications: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 year - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology (RVT-VT) within 1 year - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Education: Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology; Associate's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience:

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $35.5per hour - $61.06per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.