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Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist
CARLE • Colfax, IL 61728 • Posted 4 days ago
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The Ultrasound/Vascular Technician at CARLE performs diagnostic general radiological procedures using various imaging equipment to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. This includes performing general, OB, and some vascular Ultrasound, as well as potentially breast Ultrasound. The technician is also responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients within the Imaging Department, maintaining knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac U/S exams and procedures, and assisting with training new staff. The role requires proficiency in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac U/S exams, knowledge of preps for each exam, and adherence to imaging quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment.
- Performs general, OB, and some vascular Ultrasound, potentially including breast Ultrasound.
- Screens, schedules, and directs patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department.
- Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Assists with the training of new staff.
- Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams.
- Knows all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Performs routine and complex sonography imaging in accordance with accrediting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines.
- Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.
- Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
- Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
- Reviews radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems.
- Maintains imaging equipment and workplace environment.
- Ensures patient, visitor, and environmental safety.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
Qualifications
Required
- Proficiency in performing general, OB, and some vascular Ultrasound.
- Knowledge of all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Ability to maintain imaging equipment and workplace environment.
- Commitment to ensuring patient, visitor, and environmental safety.
- Ability to assist in instruction of students and new staff.
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
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!
$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available over 50 miles!!!
(external candidates only)
Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries. This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units. Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound. May also perform breast Ultrasound. Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department. Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures. Assists with the training of new staff. Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams. Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available over 50 miles!!!
(external candidates only)
Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries. This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units. Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound. May also perform breast Ultrasound. Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department. Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures. Assists with the training of new staff. Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams. Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
- May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
- Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
- Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
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