Ultrasound Technologist at CARLE

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.

• Ensures accurate and complete patient examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging 
• 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

• Verifies pertinent accessories assigned to rooms
• 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
• 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