Ultrasound Technician

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Ultrasound Technologist – Per Diem/Part Time

CDL Nuclear is a growing organization with current operations in more than 20 states with new facilities being added each month. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with one of the fastest growing diagnostic imaging medical companies in the country!

Position Summary: A Diagnostic Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional who provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics, at all times, and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Analysis of sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care
• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all client facilities
• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician
• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures
• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
• Provides in-service education team on requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• Certification from a formal Diagnostic Cardiovascular, General, and Vascular Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
• Current BLS
• Experience as defined by institution
• Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
• Ability to evaluate sonograms to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
• Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
• Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations
• Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.

At CDL Nuclear, we help our Cardiology Facility Clients by providing innovative healthcare and medical life science products and service solutions around the country. CDL Nuclear has provided advanced imaging services to more than 850 healthcare facilities since 1992.

CDL Nuclear Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.