Registered Ultrasound Tech at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC

Hazard, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasound Imaging, Patient Preparation, Equipment Preparation, Image Interpretation, RIS, PACS, Quality Control, Abdominal Echoes, Vascular Studies, Doppler Studies, On Call, Safety Training, Anatomical Picture Recognition, Pathology Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Performs ultrasound imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines. Preparesand transports patients as necessary.Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretationVerifies and completes studies in RIS and PACSMaintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed. Special Instructions Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist Responsibilities 1. Performs such exams as abdominal echoes, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio physical profiles,vascular studies, testicular and breasts. Color flow studies, doppler studies, renal biopsies and fluid collectionsof localized areas.2. Checks all images with the radiologist; consults with the radiologist about the reading of scansand reports.3. Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.4. Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy,and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.5. Marks images for proper definition and explanation.6. Available for on call status, as needed.7. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to generalsafety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.8. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.9. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellowemployees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.10. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- andintradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Qualifications Education (experience can be substituted for education) Associate's Degree Associate Degree in Sonography from approved program-OR Associate Degree in Radiology from approved program, minimumally Required Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)Up to 1 year PreferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic Computer SkillsMust be able to meet hospital on-call requirements Licenses and CertificationsRegistered or Registry eligible in Ultrasound,with requirement to become Registered within18 months RequiredCPR Required

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Responsibilities

The Registered Ultrasound Tech performs various ultrasound imaging studies according to physician orders and departmental guidelines, including preparing patients and equipment, and verifying/completing studies in RIS and PACS. Responsibilities also involve checking images with the radiologist, providing unofficial reports, and recognizing normal versus abnormal anatomy.