Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

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We have an immediate opportunity for Ultrasound Technologists - PRN.
General Summary:
The Ultrasound Technologist provides diagnostic ultrasound services to patients. Operates ultrasound equipment utilizing high frequency sound waves, prepares patient rooms, maintains equipment, and supplies. The Ultrasound Technologist is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.
o Level I:
technologists with the ability to perform
basic
ultrasound studies
o Level II:
technologists with the added demonstrated competency to perform Vascular and Arterial studies
Patient Population:
Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served. The ages of the patients served are adult (18-65 years of age) and geriatric (65 and older).
Essential Functions:
Assesses and documents pertinent data about the patient and procedure to be performed and communicates any concerns or changes in patient condition to the assigned nurse, supervisor and/or physician.
Implements all procedures in a cost effective manner, demonstrating competency and proficiency in radiology practice. Verifies patient identification prior to beginning any procedure, documenting the procedure and patient response timely. Works in cooperation with the transdisciplinary team to achieve expected outcome.
Identifies any problems/needs for performing procedure and follows select exam protocols in response to identified needs.
Evaluates images for positioning, appropriate anatomy and overall image quality; identifies and documents exceptions to the expected outcome. Implements and communicates the plan to achieve the desired outcome.
Documents information about the procedure, patient care during the procedure and the final results of the procedure. Archives and stores images in a secure fashion. Transmits accurate billing information in a timely manner.
Plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources and assures supplies are adequate so that patient can receive appropriate quality care. Assures that equipment is maintained and is clean and in working order. Reports equipment maintenance and/or repair timely.
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience:
Requires two years of acute care experience, including one year ultrasound experience. If performing vascular ultrasound services, three years of acute care experience, including one year vascular ultrasound experience is required.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology.
Licensure/Certification:
Current ARRT or ARDMS in Ultrasound, or meets State requirements to perform ultrasound is required. Current BLS certification upon hire is required. All Ultrasound Technologists must maintain current BLS and current Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for ARDMS or ARRT certification while employed with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
Supervision:
Does not direct the activities of staff or a function.

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