Ultrasound Technologist Registered-Imaging Ultrasound-Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary:The Registered Ultrasound
technologist will apply medical ultrasound to the patient in
accordance with a doctor's order and works within the scope of
practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
and American Society Radiologic Technologists. This position must
be able to handle the movement, set-up and operation of medical
ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to handle all
patients according to the needs of that patient. This position
takes direction from the Radiology Medical Director and understands
patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy.
The position provides patient assessment information to the
Radiologist as needed. The technologist is trained in Basic Life
Support and provides when asked to do so. The position has a
responsibility to appropriately document procedural information in
the patient's medical record including PACS. Behavior and
communication skills must align with the organizations mission,
values and culture.Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under
minimal supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging
equipment.
- Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging
equipment.
- Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on
emergent cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and
maximize productivity.
- Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy
procedures using the Ultrasound system to pinpoint exact anatomical
location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen evaluation
and diagnosis.
- Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to
all charges being turned in at the end of the day for correct
billing.
- Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks
equipment and computer status for readiness, reports any problems
that could change the workflow and make sure corrective actions are
taken to ensure of workflow continuity.
- Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to
nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended
by the associate's immediate supervisor or manager on duty.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate
the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus
Health.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or
other accepted and approved equivalent required.
- Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular
and Breast Ultrasound preferred.
- ARDMS or ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required
within one year.
- LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred.
- Certification in OB/GYN or Breast preferred.
- Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.Work
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