Ultrasound Tech

NurseRecruiter, LLC • Great Bend, KS, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Job Summary:

Responsible for all aspects involved in Ultrasound department to include performing all routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures. Assists physicians in performing invasive Ultrasound procedures. Responsible for evaluating appropriate ultrasound technique and proper selection and utilization of ultrasound probes. Ensures comprehensive ultrasound imaging of the appropriate anatomical structures as per the physician’s order. Performs all ultrasound procedures under the indirect supervision of the Radiologist. Position also includes maintaining competency in performing all routine diagnostic x-ray procedures and assisting in other areas of the department as requested.

Job Requirements:

Graduated from an accredited ultrasound program
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARDMS Board Eligible
BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification within the first two weeks of employment

Preferred:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARDMS Board Eligible with a specialty in abdomen or OB/GYN

Responsibilities:

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify, document, and adapt examinations as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Maintains cleanliness and supply par levels of all rotational areas, empties laundry, follows eye wash station protocol and policy, and utilizes high level disinfection (HLD) according to health system policy directed by Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization policy.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients. Introduces self to patient, properly identifies patient utilizing two identifiers, explains the sonographic examination being performed and answers any patient questions; assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient while they are in the sonographer’s care; notifies appropriate personnel if assistance is needed.
Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient and safe manner, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and perform exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient’s stay in the hospital.
Maintains working order of the equipment and completes daily and weekly QC as required; reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient.
Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor.

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