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Heywood Healthcare · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Tech, Athol Ultrasound, Per Diem, As needed

US-MA-Athol

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Heywood Healthcare is committed to providing quality care and values its employees. They are seeking a Per Diem Ultrasound Tech responsible for producing ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for diagnostic purposes, ensuring the quality of images, and maintaining patient records.

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Responsibilities

Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs: Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination

Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination

Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test

Keys test data and patient information into computer to maintain record of test results

Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced

Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on computer system or film

Saves images of organs shown on display module to obtain permanent record of internal examination

Discusses test results with supervisor or attending physician

Assures that all Ultrasound images are of optimum diagnostic quality so that radiologist can make an accurate interpretation of the images

Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess images to determine that all images include all required measurements, volumes, heart rates and anatomical information

Assures all images include all required demographic information, charts, graphs, measurements and that the images are of diagnostic quality

Operates all diagnostic ultrasound processing and printing equipment to create a quality final image and ensures all required data is on the final printed data sheet

Operates ultrasound equipment and selects the correct computer and technical factors

Properly operates image processors and printers to ensure diagnostic quality images

Assesses patients to ensure optimum selected technical techniques are used

Utilizes pre-determined techniques, appropriate gains, transducers and technical factors to optimize image

Utilizes equipment settings and a variety of positioning techniques

Reviews physician orders for accuracy prior to start of examination to ensure that the appropriate exam is completed

Coordinates a review of the requisition/order to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided

Documents on the requisition that the technologist has reviewed the order

Completes patient orders and charges, ensures exams are scheduled, ensures film accuracy and patient information so that proper records can be maintained

Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System

Coordinates the daily schedule, operates the computer scheduling of exams, enters patient information into the Meditech Computer System

Operates the hospital computer system for film releases to ensure accuracy for film library staff

Coordinates daily work schedule and patient flow to ensure exams are completed on a timely basis

Properly positions patients to ensure all exams are of optimum quality

Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible

Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips. Makes readily available assistive devices for ambulation. Complies with policies and procedures relating to gait belts and similar devices

Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors, and assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects and spills which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips, or trips

Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties. Verifies that he or she is speaking with appropriate level of loudness so that the patient hears instructions, questions, and conversations with caregiver, but that offense is not given to the patient as the result of the voice being excessively loud. Is able to differentiate problems with hearing versus problems with comprehension

Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response to pain. Takes appropriate action to minimize the patient’s level of pain by utilizing various pain management techniques and methods

Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children and complies with policies and procedures related to the prevention of neonate, infant and child abduction

Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly, and provides accommodation for seating during extended interviews, discussions with secretaries, receptionists and other clerical personnel, or when the patient is waiting for transportation

Qualification

Ultrasound TechnologyARDMS registrationMeditech Computer SystemBLS certificationAnalytical thinkingCustomer service orientedFlexibleDependableOrganizedIndependent judgmentQuality consciousInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or Radiology Technology

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) registration in Ultrasound Technology required

AHA BLS required within 6 months of hire

Previous experience performing ultrasound procedures is preferred or equivalent experience as determined by Department Manager

Quality conscious; interpersonal skills; flexible in achieving multiple tasks; dependable; organized; independent judgment; high technical skills

Benefits

Competitive wages

Great benefits

Generous earned time off

Company

Heywood Healthcare

Heywood Healthcare non-profit organization that specializes with the treatment and programs of mental health and substance misuse.

Founded in 1907

Gardner, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.heywood.org

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