Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Cone Health
Location: Reidsville
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:
The Ultrasound Technologist utilizes ultrasound equipment to
provide diagnostic sonographic examinations to locate, evaluate and
record critical functional, pathological and anatomical data. This
role is responsible for providing services on-call for after-hours
and emergency cases, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Working under direct supervision, the Ultrasound Technologist
ensures accuracy and quality of ultrasound examinations, enabling
physicians to make informed decisions about patient care, and
contribute to providing patients with an optimal overall health
care experience.Talent Pool; Allied Health
Talent Pool:
Allied Health
Responsibilities:
Performs high-quality routine and special ultrasound examinations
following established protocols and procedures to minimize repeat
examinations and assist in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of
patients, ensuring optimal patient care.Ensures the safety and
comfort of patients during ultrasound procedures by explaining the
process, addressing concerns, and positioning patients correctly to
promote a positive patient experience.Operates and maintains
ultrasound equipment, troubleshoots technical issues, and optimizes
imaging parameters to produce high-quality images and ensure
accurate interpretations by radiologists or physicians.Documents
and records accurate patient information, examination details, and
preliminary findings in Picture Archiving andCommunication System
(PACS), and resolves any errors related to the final product being
sent to PACS to maintain proper patient records and ensure
comprehensive documentation for effective communication and
continuity of care.Collaborates and communicates effectively with
the healthcare team, including radiologists, physicians, nurses,
and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated patient
care and prompt sharing of critical findings.Performs other duties
as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging
or related educational program
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
2+ years
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required:
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
ARDMS Ultrasound Technologist, ARRT RT(S) Ultrasound Technologist
or CCI RVSRVT/RVS Registered Vascular Technologist
(All current Cone Health Sonographers will have 2-years to
successfully complete RVT requirement)
(Any new candidate sonographer will have 16 months to successfully
complete RVT requirement)
Keywords: Cone Health, Lynchburg , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Reidsville, Virginia
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