Ultrasound Tech PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Registered Ultrasound Technologist provides timely and efficient services to patients in all settings served by Imaging Services, following the Imaging Services Policy and Procedure Manual. The technologist performs diagnostic medical, cardiac, and vascular sonography and related patient-care and administrative tasks. The role requires holiday work and rotating after-hours call for emergency procedures. The technologist maintains clinical competencies through educational and orientation programs, works as a team member throughout the facility, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Complete the physics and one specialty registry within one year of hire.
Complete all required coursework from an institution accredited and recognized by ARDMS.
Proficient in vascular, abdominal, OB, ECHO, and small-parts imaging.
BLS healthcare certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients according to Imaging Services policies, procedures, and patient-care standards.
Operate sonography equipment with advanced knowledge and competence.
Produce diagnostic medical, cardiac, and vascular sonography examinations according to policy, procedure, and patient-care standards.
Identify abnormalities and report findings to a radiologist in a timely manner.
Independently perform imaging procedures by interpreting orders, assessing patients, completing necessary paperwork, positioning patients, selecting equipment and supplies, selecting technique factors, and processing and preparing films for interpretation.
Assist radiologists during special procedures requiring sterile technique.
Generate patient requisitions through order entry; assign x-ray numbers; mark films with correct patient information; pull and file folders and reports; and acknowledge patient charges.
Transport patients to and from the Imaging Services department as needed.
Follow directions from physicians and supervisors and carry them out concisely to promote efficiency.
Demonstrate and maintain the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required to perform the job duties.
Work holidays and participate in rotating after-hours call for emergency procedures.
Assist with assigned administrative tasks and participate in educational and orientation programs.
Work as a team member within the facility and perform other duties as assigned.