US, Ultrasound Technologist Registered - Longview - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: October 23, 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:
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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