Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Program

Carle Health
United States, Illinois, Bloomington
Nov 01, 2024
Position Summary: WEEKEND PROGRAM 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. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Ultrasound or Related field OR Certificate in Radiologic Technology CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Abdomen (AB), OB/GYNE (OB), Breast (BR), Fetal Echo (FE), Neurosonology (NE) or Peds Sono (PS) upon hire BLS within 30 days of hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic reading, writing, and oral English skills Accountability Multicultural sensitivity Customer/patient focused Basic computer knowledge Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker Interaction with a wide variety of people Maintain confidential information Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Essential Functions: Performs ultrasound procedures within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients 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 Verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels Able to document areas of concern Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure 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 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 creating productive learning environment Must have the ability to multitask and triage multiple priorities. Must work well with a small work group as well as interdepartmentally We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. \| For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.