US, Ultrasound Technologist Registered - Longview - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Hallsville
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
The Registered Ultrasound technologist will apply medical
ultrasound to the patient in accordance with a doctor's order and
works within the scope of practice as defined by the Society of
Diagnostic Medical Sonography and American Society Radiologic
Technologists. This position must be able to handle the movement,
set-up and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The
technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the
needs of that patient. This position takes direction from the
Radiology Medical Director and understands patient assessment and
treatment procedures as outlined by policy. The position provides
patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed. The
technologist is trained in Basic Life Support and provides when
asked to do so. The position has a responsibility to appropriately
document procedural information in the patient's medical record
including PACS. Behavior and communication skills must align with
the organizations mission, values and culture.
Responsibilities:
--- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
--- Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under
minimal supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging
equipment.
--- Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging
equipment.
--- Coordinates, organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on
emergent cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and
maximize productivity.
--- Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy
procedures using the Ultrasound system to pin point exact
anatomical location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen
evaluation and diagnosis.
--- Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to
all charges being turned in at the end of the day for correct
billing.
--- Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks
equipment and computer status for readiness, reports any problems
that could change the work flow and make sure corrective actions
are taken to ensure of work flow continuity.
--- Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to
nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended
by the associate's immediate supervisor or manager on duty.
--- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department
--- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate
the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served.
--- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus
Health.
--- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Basic Life Support
Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular and
Breast Ultrasound preferred
ARDMS or ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required within
one year
LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License preferred
Certification in OB/GYN or Breast preferred
Associate's Degree in Related Field of Study
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
For additional information or assistance with the application
process please reach out to Courtney Mize at
courtney.mize@christushealth.org or 903-276-4512.
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