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266517- Ultrasound Technologist - Kealakekua, HI - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for Ultrasound Tech to work onsite at contracted facilities in Kealakekua, HI.
Shift information: Variable
EMR Used : EPIC
Summary:
Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for Ultrasound Tech to work onsite at contracted facilities in Kealakekua, HI.
Shift information: Variable
EMR Used : EPIC
Summary:
- We are seeking a well qualified Ultrasound Technologist that demonstrates clinical competencies to perform ultrasound procedures for patients ranging in age from infants to adults.
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
- Exams include, but may not be limited to, abdominal, vascular, small parts, ob-gyn, vascular and interventional procedures.
- Follow established departmental policy.
- 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.
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the Radiologist.
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
- Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
- Assists with the daily operations of the ultrasound department.
- Completes exam tracking/billing accurately on a daily basis.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
- Establishes and maintains productive ethical working relationships with coworkers, referring providers and commercial agencies.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
- Proficient in the performance of ultrasound procedures and does not require assistance from fellow sonographers.
- Provide direction and instruction to existing personnel and training to new sonographers.
- Assist in teaching of ultrasound technology to new physicians, residents, and fellows.
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
- Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
- Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.
- Monitor all unread studies without notes.
- Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Program or equivalent required.
- Must ARDMS certification.
- Vascular Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts, Echo Technologist
- BLS certification.
- Must be able to work alone.
