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Job Title: Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist

Job Description: Ultrasound Tech sought for 13 week assignment, with the potential to extend. Schedule would be 5x8 evening shifts, 2p-1030p, Monday-Friday. Tech will perfom routine diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries, this may include Cat Scan and C-arm units. Tech will perform general, OB, and some vascular Ultrasound, but there is the potentla for breat Ultrasound as well.

Essential Job Functions:

-Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.

-Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.

-Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.

-Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.

-Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.

-Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.

-Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.

-Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.

-Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.

-Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.

-Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.

-Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.

-Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.

-Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.

-Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.

-Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.

-May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.

-Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.

-Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.

-May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.

-Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.

-Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  • Associate\'s Degree in Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology

OR

• Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology program
• AHA BLS
• IEMA
• ARDMS
• 1+ years of experience in ultrasound/sonography
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative
• Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac U/S exams and procedures
• Preferred Certifications: RVT, ARRT(R) OR ARRT (S)

What we Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment

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