Ultrasound Tech PRN

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

5d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Tech to provide quality care to patients receiving US Scan, diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. The role involves communicating patient needs and responses, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate, operating imaging and specialty equipment, and staying updated on medical devices. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, stocking rooms, checking inventories, providing quality care during procedures, assisting with patient and family education, and potentially supporting research activities. The technician must demonstrate adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, provide complex technical care, assist in performing and planning diagnostic procedures, and act as a resource for students and junior technicians.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound.
Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience with one (1) year in US.
Must be RDMS or ARRT certified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification as a Registered Vascular Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides quality care to the patients receiving US Scan, diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
Properly operates imaging and specialty equipment.
Keeps abreast of uses of various medical devices.
Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
Verifies that rooms are adequately stocked and periodically checks inventories of emergency supplies.
Provides quality care to patients during procedures.
Assists with patient and family education.
May support or assist in research and related activities.
Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
Acts as a resource for students and junior techs.
Performs related responsibilities as required.