Ultrasound Tech / Part Time | Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health•Jefferson Hills, PA

About The Position

This job performs prescribed imaging procedures at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The technologist competently performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative. The role includes positioning patients and performing imaging procedures; assessing image quality and taking appropriate action to resolve issues; entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results; reviewing patient histories and physician orders; and educating patients about procedures, equipment, and exams. The technologist prepares equipment and supplies, selects exposure factors and imaging parameters, follows safety standards, performs equipment quality control, and troubleshoots or reports malfunctions. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications, continually monitors patient condition, and reports or responds to changes as appropriate. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent education. Prior radiology experience is preferred. One or more listed imaging credentials must be obtained within 12 months of hire unless an applicable exception applies; active certification must be maintained if already certified. CPR through the American Heart Association and the specified criminal background clearances are also required.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent education.
Obtain within 12 months of hire at least one of the specified imaging certifications and registrations, unless the stated exception for qualifying technologists who continuously performed ultrasound since before October 1996 and were evaluated by a responsible physician applies. Active certification must be maintained if already certified.
American Heart Association CPR.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information-security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior radiology experience

Responsibilities

Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze imaging results, identify image-quality issues, and take appropriate corrective action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Review patient histories and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare equipment and supplies; select exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions or report them as necessary.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with ethical, legal, behavioral, privacy, information-security, and company policy requirements, including HIPAA and the Code of Business Conduct.