Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,566 per week Job Listing at Genie Healthcare in Peoria, IL (Job ID 5721098-2024-10-25)

Description

Genie Healthcare is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/04/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift: Day EVENINGS; Rotating 5x8 Hr Description: Job Summary:-To perform routine and specialized examinations in Ultrasound; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations.-This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.Essential Functions:-Performs ultrasound procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.-Exhibits competency in performing ultrasound procedures.-Images required views demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology.-Knowledgeable of catheters, biopsy instruments and sterile trays and prepares these items as necessary.-Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families.-Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate transducers and machine settings.-Evaluates the finished images to ensure diagnostic exams are being submitted to the radiologists.-Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.-Assess the abdominal arterial & venous system using color imaging.-Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all areas of ultrasound.-All ultrasound equipment within the Medical Imaging Ultrasound department.-Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software.-Performs reasonable trouble shooting.-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels & documents on board for all staff notification.-Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room.-Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels.-Able to document area of concern.-Set up trays with sterile field for radiologist.-Assists radiologist with biopsy.-Orders labs and pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist.-Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met and assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students.-Promptly processes images and paperwork to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician's office.-Fills out all appropriate paperwork to facilitate timely and accurate reporting.-Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care.-Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput.-Maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs.-Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures.-Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating productive learning environment. Schedule Notes:EVENINGS; RotatingSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-1+ years of experience in ultrasound/sonography.-Basic reading, writing, oral English skills.-Accountability.-Multicultural sensitivity.-Customer/patient focused.-Basic computer knowledge.-Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.-Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker.-Interaction with a wide variety of people.-Maintain confidential information.-Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information.-Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A RequiredSTERILEULTRASOUNDARDMSQAPATIENT CAREAdditionalTRANSDUCERSIMAGINGTHERAPEUTICMEDICAL IMAGINGMAINTENANCECATHETERSEducation: Required Education:-Associate's Degree in Ultrasound/Sonograpy.OR-Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonograpy program.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-BLS (American Heart Assoc.).-ARDMS.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-Allied

Genie Healthcare Job ID #33789904. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Genie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time.

Genie provides travel RN's flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the #1 rated, multi-state health insurance coverage.

Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie's success.

The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.