ultrasound_technologist – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General)

Specialty: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General)
Facility: Carle Health – 611 W Park St, Carle Foundation Hospital*L_000078 Urbana, IL
State License: IL
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day DAYS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (26-week contract) 5×8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Description: Specialty: Medical Sonographer (General)Facility: Carle HealthState License: ILCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day DAYS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (26-week contract) 5×8 HrGuaranteed Hours: 40.00Description: 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. Schedule Notes:DAYS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (26-week contract)Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -N/APreferred Skills & Experience: -N/AEducation: Required Education:-Associate’s Degree or Certificate of Completion.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-BLS.-Breast Registry (ARDMS or ARRT)–Will accept any of the below: -Registered in Breast Sonography (BS), -Registered in Sonography (S), -Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Abdomen (RDMS-AB), -Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Breast (RDMS-BR),-Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN), -Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS), -Registered Vascular Technologist – Vascular Technology (RVT-VT), -Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/AJob Category: Clinical-AlliedRS Job Title: Min. Pay Rate: Max. Pay Rate: Is This Worker in a High Risk Department?: NoCandidate Selection: Carle Health Leader InterviewingShift: DayWeekend Shifts: N/AHoliday Shifts: N/AFloating Requirements: N/AExtension RTO: Scheduling Notes: DAYS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PMWorkday Job Req ID: JR114556Worker All Inclusive Bill Rate:; Day DAYS: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (26-week contract) 5×8 Hr