Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•Fort Madison, IA

12d•$36

About The Position

Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by the radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS. Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork-oriented atmosphere. Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, ensuring comfort, and obtaining relevant medical history. Perform: General Abdominal Sonography, Vascular Sonography (Doppler), OB/GYN Sonography, Small parts Sonography, and US procedures for all patient populations. Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis. Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings. Use of a PACS Imaging System Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly. Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort. Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations. Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports. Prepares for ultrasound examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies; reviewing patient schedules; reading physician orders for specific examinations; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system. Prepares ultrasound equipment for procedure by selecting transducer; adjusting equipment controls according to area to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test protocols; keying test data and patient information into computer. Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations. Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA Reduces ultrasound patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions; providing assistance to examination table. The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Teaching others imaging protocols and other imaging tasks. Listen to and consider others' points of view. Actively looking for ways to help people. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself and the organization to make improvements or take corrective action. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Follow infection prevention guidelines to ensure sterilization of transducers.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (AA)
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program
Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association
Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services
Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services
Ultrasound Tech American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required or Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required
Iowa Permit to Practice required.

Nice To Haves

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1-3 years Health care experience
Echocardiography Skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Use of a PACS Imaging System
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
Prepares for ultrasound examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies; reviewing patient schedules; reading physician orders for specific examinations; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system.
Prepares ultrasound equipment for procedure by selecting transducer; adjusting equipment controls according to area to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test protocols; keying test data and patient information into computer.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA
Reduces ultrasound patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions; providing assistance to examination table.
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Teaching others imaging protocols and other imaging tasks.
Listen to and consider others' points of view.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself and the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Follow infection prevention guidelines to ensure sterilization of transducers.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity