ULTRASOGRAPHY

OUTPATIENT IMAGING CENTER -----

 SEEKS  AN EXPERIENCED  ULTRASOUND  TECH  WITH VASCULAR EXPERIENCE : ARTERIAL WORK  ( DVT, RENAL ) FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE

 

WORK DAYS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 

NO WEEKENDS, OR CALL

 

GREAT PAY AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

MEDICAL,DENTAL INSURANCE, PTO, HOLIDAYS

 

PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH REFERENCES AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO : GREATIDAHOJOBS@YAHOO.COM

 

 

 

 

 

Job Purpose:

Aids physicians in diagnosis of vascular disorders by conducting vascular ultrasound examinations for evidence of peripheral vascular and carotid artery disease; maintaining equipment; recording test results.

Duties:

* Registers patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with physicians.

* Comforts patients and their families by answering questions; responding to requests; explaining equipment and testing procedures.

* Prepares patients for examination by helping patient in assuming physical position for examination; applying gels to the part of body being examined.

* Prepares equipment for procedure by selecting transducer; adjusting equipment controls according to area to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test protocols.

* Maintains record of test by keying test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment.

* Monitors quality of ultrasonic pattern produced by moving transducer, by hand, over specified area of body; observing sound waves on display screen.

* Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of vascular system by producing images of internal organs; recording diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.

* Obtains permanent record of internal examination by photographing images of organs shown on display module; removing strip printout from equipment.

* Provides information by maintaining records of ultrasound examinations performed and findings.

* Maintains ultrasound equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; arranging for repairs; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.

* Maintains quality results by following standards and procedures; recommending improvements.

* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; complying with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Enhances healthcare organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Clinical Research, Clinical Skills, Hospital Environment, Analyzing Information, Informing Others, Verbal Communication, Attention to Detail, Professionalism, Thoroughness, Time Management, Use of Medical Technologies