Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,486 per week at Aureus Medical Group - Imaging

Aureus Medical Group - Imaging is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Estimated payment breakdown
~$2286.00-$2486.00/wk*
~$1040.00-$1240.00 in weekly taxable income
~$26.00/hr-$31.00/hr*
Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.
~$1246.00 in non-taxable stipend*
Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustments

Job Summary:-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. Essential Functions:-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.-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.-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.-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.



Position: Sonographer


Specialty/Modality: Sonography-General


Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support)





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Aureus Medical Group - Imaging Job ID #867-24-2850181. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST / SONOGRAPHER

About Aureus Medical Group - Imaging

Benefits

• Retention bonus
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan