Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Corbin, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Ultrasound Technologist

Job Summary:
Provides health care services by applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis. Performs Sonography procedures, computer processing, and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a Radiologist, Cardiologist, or a licensed independent practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of service and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Recognizes various patient conditions to provide appropriate patient care to ensure successful completion of the exam or procedure.

Job Responsibilities:
 

• Produce quality images for Radiologist/Cardiologist review with correct interpretation.
• Prepare copies of images and record image release in the electronic health record.
• Verify images archived to PACS and notify the PACS administrator of any issues.
• Send images to tele-radiology service after hours as instructed.
• Participate in image Peer Review with Lead.
• Work with Lead, Radiologist, and Cardiologist on ACR accreditation as needed.
• Assist US Coordinator, Radiology Manager, and Radiology Director in equipment and software selections.
• Order and/or restock supplies and linens.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the proper personnel.
• Report any environmental safety concerns to proper personnel.
• Work with Lead and vendors to schedule maintenance on equipment.
• Collaborate with the EHR team, Lead, Radiology Manager, and/or Radiology Director on changes/needs for the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Verify orders, patient name/birth date, and history.
• Document all incidents related to patient care in electronic health records (e.g., incident reports, medications given).
• Perform and document time-out procedures for invasive procedures.
• Follow department protocol for all exams.
• Provide initial interpretation for exams per department protocol.

Required Qualifications:
 

• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• Accept responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations.
• Practice effective, clear, and respectful communication (both verbal and written) and demonstrate attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language.
• Collaborate, respect, and cooperate with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team.
• Warmly, personally, and professionally greet all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary.
• Possess writing, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with other departments, peers, administrative, and physician leaders.
• Assertive, honest, dependable, self-motivated, creative, and reality-oriented with the ability to envision and adapt to the changes of health care.
• Respect for clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and leadership qualities.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule whenever necessary.
• Computer skills with knowledge in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing computerized data.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• One (1) or two (2) years in Special Imaging in Ultrasound.

Required Education:
 

• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Sonography program.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
 

• BLS Certification.
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen Certification.
  • ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
 

• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Certification.