Ultrasound Technologist-Imaging Ultrasound-Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary:This Job 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 Job 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 Job takes direction from the Radiology Medical
Director and understands patient assessment and treatment
procedures as outlined by policy. The Job 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 Job 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 Schedule:TBDWork
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