at Allyon, Inc. in Hoopeston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Job Title: Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist
Job Description: Ultrasound Tech sought for 13 week assignment, with the potential to extend. Schedule would be 5x8 evening shifts, 2p-1030p, Monday-Friday. Tech will perfom routine 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. Tech will perform general, OB, and some vascular Ultrasound, but there is the potentla for breat Ultrasound as well.
Essential Job Functions:
-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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education:
- Associate's Degree in Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology
- Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonography or Radiologic Technology program
- AHA BLS
- IEMA
- ARDMS
- 1+ years of experience in ultrasound/sonography
- Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative
- Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular/Cardiac U/S exams and procedures
- Preferred Certifications: RVT, ARRT(R) OR ARRT (S)
What we Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment