Ultrasound Technologist

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Mattoon, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams and assisting in the interpretation of these exams. The role requires the performance of abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular studies. Key duties include assessing patient history and symptoms, assisting staff physicians, adhering to policy and protocol, maintaining equipment, and producing high-quality ultrasound images. The technologist will also prepare written documentation, provide training to students, send images for interpretation, and serve as a liaison between the hospital and clinical training programs. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours a week.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Within 1 year of Hire) - ARDMS or CCI
• Registered Vascular Sonographer (Within 1 year of Hire) - ARDMS or CCI
• Must be board eligible upon hire

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient history and symptoms relative to the level of study being performed.
• Assists staff physicians as needed.
• Follows proper policy and protocol for procedures as outlined in protocol guides and hospital policy.
• Maintains equipment by routine cleaning and operations checks.
• Performs general US exams including but not limited to: abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, breast, and specialty procedures (biopsy, aspiration, etc,).
• Performs vascular examinations including, but not limited to: venous duplex, venous mapping, carotid duplex and arterial doppler.
• Prepares written documentation related to the ultrasound exam in an accurate and timely fashion and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Produces high quality ultrasound images and provides assistance in their interpretation.
• Provides training to ensure competency of students.
• Sends images for interpretation in accordance with department procedures.
• Serves as liaison between the hospital and clinical training programs from various schools.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign on bonus
• Career development through continuing education and on-site training
• Professional and personal development programs
• Solid benefit package
• On-site classroom learning programs
• Internet courses
• Generous tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees