Allied / Tech - Ultrasound Tech

Allied / Tech - Ultrasound Tech

Provides health care services by applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis. Performs Sonography procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by a Radiologist, Cardiologist or a licensed independent practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Recognizes various patient conditions in order to provide appropriate patient care to ensure successful completion of the exam or procedure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Produce quality images for Radiologist/Cardiologist review with correct interpretation.
• Prepares copy of images and records image release in electronic health record.
• Verifies images archived to PACS and notifies PACS administrator of any issues.
• Send images to tele-radiology service after hours as instructed.
• Participates in image Peer Review with Lead.
• Works with Lead, Radiologist, and Cardiologist on ACR accreditation as needed.
• Assists US Coordinator, Radiology Manager, and Radiology Director in equipment and software selections.
• Orders and/or restocks supplies and linens.
• Report all equipment malfunction to the proper personnel.
• Report any environmental safety concerns to proper personnel.
• Work with Lead and vendors to schedule maintenance on equipment.
• Works with EHR team, Lead, Radiology Manager and/or Radiology Director on changes/needs for the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Verifies orders, verifies patient name/birth date and history.
• Documents all incidents related to patient care on in electronic health records (example-incident reports, medications given, etc.)
• Performs and documents time out procedure for invasive procedures.
• Follow department protocol for all exams.
• Provides initial interpretation for exams per department protocol.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Less than one (1) year experience.
• Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.
• Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.
• Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.
• Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.
• Writing, verbal organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with other departments, peers, administrative and physicians leaders.
• Assertive, honest, dependable, self-motivated, creative and reality oriented with the ability to envision and adapt to the changes of health care.
• Respect for clinical expertise, critical thinking skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedule whenever necessary.
• Computer skills with knowledge in collecting, analyzing and utilizing computerized data.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One (1) or two (2) years in Special Imaging in Ultrasound.

Education:

Required Education:

• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited Sonography program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS
• And one of the following is required:
• CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Certification.
• CCI Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) Certification.
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Certification.
• ARRT Sonography (S) Certification.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Certification.

Job Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 90

Client Details Address 913 North Dixie Avenue City Elizabethtown State KY Zip Code 42701