Ultrasound/Vascular Technician

The Carle Foundation hiring for Ultrasound/Vascular Technician jobs in Elliott, IL, US

Sign On Bonus - $5,000.00 - 2 yr. Commitment - External Only

Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound. May also perform breast Ultrasound. Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and General Vascular U/S exams and procedures. Assists with the training of new staff.

• Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams
• Works in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
• Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.
• Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
• Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.

• Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
• Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.

• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems
• Provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
• Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment
• Maintains supply inventories and orderliness of work area.

• Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
• Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
• May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.

• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
• Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held 
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.

• Stays current in obstetrical ultrasound practices and research.
• Processes images in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
• Protects ultrasound patients by adhering to safety policies and protocols.
• Protects healthcare organization value by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches.