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Ultrasound Technologist

CARLE • Bloomington, IL 61701 • Posted 4 days ago

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The Ultrasound Technician Registered at CARLE performs routine and specialized ultrasound examinations, adapting procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results under the direction of a radiologist. This role requires independent judgment, competency in performing ultrasound procedures, and the ability to explain the rationale for procedures to patients and families. The technician also maintains quality care throughout the procedure, assesses the abdominal arterial and venous system using color imaging, and assists radiologists with biopsies.

Responsibilities

Performs ultrasound procedures 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
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
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

Qualifications

Required

Independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist
Competency in performing ultrasound procedures
Knowledge of catheters, biopsy instruments, and sterile trays
Ability to explain the rationale for procedures to patients/families
Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software
Ability to perform reasonable trouble shooting
Ability to maintain clean work area and stock supplies
Ability to set up trays with sterile field for radiologist
Ability to assist radiologist with biopsy
Ability to order labs and pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.

Full Job Description

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.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* 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
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 and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room* Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels* Invasive Procedures* 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
Relationship Building* 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

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