Ultrasound Technologist
Department: Ultrasound - BMC
Usual Schedule: Various hours 7a to 5:30p
On Call Requirements: Rotation with team
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Employment Type: Full - Time
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Holiday Requirements: Rotation with team
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: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.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Associate's Degree in Ultrasound or related field OR Certificate in Radiologic Technology.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Abdomen (AB), OB/GYNE (OB), Breast (BR), Fetal Echo (FE), Neurosonology (NE), or Peds Sono (PS) within 6 months
BLS within 30 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:New Graduates will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:- Basic reading, writing, oral English skills.
- Accountability.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
- Customer/patient focused.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
- Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker interaction with a wide variety of people.
- Maintain confidential information; ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information.
- Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Performs ultrasound procedures.
- Ensures accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, & procedures.
- 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.
- Assesses the abdominal arterial & venous system using color imaging.
- Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all areas of ultrasound.
- Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area.
- Verifies pertinent accessories assigned to rooms.
- Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels.
- Assists radiologist with biopsy.
- Orders labs and pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist.
- Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department.
- Ensures patient expectations and needs are met.
- Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students.
- Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care.
- Maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.
- Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students.
- Fosters mutual respect and creates a productive learning environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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