Ultrasound Technologist - Weekend Program - CARLE

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.

• 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