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Company: Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Avenue , Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Location: Normal, IL
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

    Job Details
  • Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
  • This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units.
  • Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound.
  • May also perform breast Ultrasound.
  • Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department.
  • Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
  • Assists with the training of new staff.
  • Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams.
  • Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting 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 providing 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 including maintaining 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 by the technologist/sonographer.
  • Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
  • Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
    Job Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience in ultrasound/sonography.
  • Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
    Additional Details
  • Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment.


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