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Carle Health · 3 months ago

Ultrasound Technologist - Methodist

Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.60/hr - $56.07/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform routine and specialized ultrasound examinations. The role involves adapting procedures for diagnostic results, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality patient care and efficient workflow in the Medical Imaging department.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

ARDMS certificationBLS certificationUltrasound proceduresEquipment operationClinical ExcellencePatient CareRelationship Building

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Certificate of Completion

Associate's Degree

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care