Ultrasound Tech, Athol Ultrasound, Per Diem, As needed

Athol Hospital • Athol, MA

101d

About The Position

You Matter Here! Heywood Healthcare values our employees! We offer competitive wages, great benefits and generous earned time off. Come work where you will matter! The position is Per Diem, as needed. The job involves producing two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs using ultrasound equipment for use by physicians in diagnosing diseases and studying organ malfunctions. Responsibilities include selecting equipment, explaining processes to patients, adjusting equipment controls, and recording diagnostic data.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or Radiology Technology.
• Previous experience performing ultrasound procedures is preferred or equivalent experience as determined by Department Manager.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) registration in Ultrasound Technology required.
• AHA BLS required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Quality conscious.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Flexible in achieving multiple tasks.
• Dependable.
• Organized.
• Independent judgment.
• High technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assures that all Ultrasound images are of optimum diagnostic quality so that radiologist can make an accurate interpretation of the images.
• Follows pre-determined image criteria to assess images to determine that all images include all required measurements, volumes, heart rates and anatomical information.
• Assures all images include all required demographic information, charts, graphs, measurements and that the images are of diagnostic quality.
• Operates all diagnostic ultrasound processing and printing equipment to create a quality final image and ensures all required data is on the final printed data sheet.
• Operates ultrasound equipment and selects the correct computer and technical factors.
• Properly operates image processors and printers to ensure diagnostic quality images.
• Assesses patients to ensure optimum selected technical techniques are used.
• Utilizes pre-determined techniques, appropriate gains, transducers and technical factors to optimize image.
• Utilizes equipment settings and a variety of positioning techniques.
• Reviews physician orders for accuracy prior to start of examination to ensure that the appropriate exam is completed.
• Coordinates a review of the requisition/order to determine that the correct examination has been ordered based on the clinical history provided.
• Documents on the requisition that the technologist has reviewed the order.
• Completes patient orders and charges, ensures exams are scheduled, ensures film accuracy and patient information so that proper records can be maintained.
• Accurately enters orders and charging procedures into the Meditech Computer System.
• Coordinates the daily schedule, operates the computer scheduling of exams, enters patient information into the Meditech Computer System.
• Operates the hospital computer system for film releases to ensure accuracy for film library staff.
• Coordinates daily work schedule and patient flow to ensure exams are completed on a timely basis.
• Properly positions patients to ensure all exams are of optimum quality.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients by assuring that sharp objects, toxic substances and other objects potentially harmful to children are not accessible.
• Assures that the environment of care or services is free of objects which may contribute to the likelihood of patient falls, slips or trips.
• Is aware of the increased risk of falls, slips, and trips for elderly patients and visitors.
• Is sensitive to the tendency of older patients to have hearing difficulties.
• Correctly interprets verbal and nonverbal response to pain.
• Takes appropriate actions to assure physical security of children.
• Is aware of reduced endurance and strength present in many elderly.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Great benefits.
• Generous earned time off.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees