Ultrasound Technologist- Per Diem- Nights/Weekends

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares patient for examination.
• • Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
  • Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
  • Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
• Performs ultrasound procedures.
  • Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
  • Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
• Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician, necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.
  • Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
  • Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.
• Monitors patient condition
  • Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
  • Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient’s condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.
• Maintains records and logs exams performed
  • Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;
  • Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
• Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary
  • Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
  • Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.
• Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for assigned area
• • Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
  • Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved program in Echocardiography/Ultrasound and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.
• Registration required in a specific medical sonography specialty with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) appropriate to the position.
• Equivalent work experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 cases in echocardiography and the other modalities.
• Performs related duties, as required.

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