Travel Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer) - Vascular Fusion Medical Staffing
West Hollywood, CA1 day ago
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
- Torrance, California
- 24 days ago
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Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
- Asepsisunmatched
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)unmatched
- Cleanroomunmatched
- Clinical Dataunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- Hospital Systemsunmatched
- Infection Controlunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Intensive Careunmatched
- Medical Assistanceunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Medical Treatmentunmatched
- Medicationsunmatched
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
- Patient Assessmentunmatched
- Patient Confidentialityunmatched
- Patient Safetyunmatched
- Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)unmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Radiologyunmatched
- Radiology Information System (RIS)unmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Telephone Skillsunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Training Programunmatched
- Ultrasoundunmatched
Description
Description
| Under general supervision to perform technical procedures providing pertinent anatomical and functional Ultrasound data for the Radiologists interpretation. | |
Core Competencies | |
| Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as outlined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. | |
| Performs portable procedures in high stress environments includes Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, Labor Room, Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suite and Emergency Room. | |
| Performs non-invasive vascular exams as outlined in the Ultrasound department policy and procedure manual. | |
| Evaluates patient’s medical history and clinical data. | |
| Establishes quality control processes to make sure patient information on images are accurate. | |
| Completes all paper work accurately. | |
| Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for all age groups as applicable to job functions. | |
| Performs all clinical and diagnostic procedures for geriatric, adult, adolescent and pediatric patients according to department policy and procedure. | |
| Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding. | |
| Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while performing exam. | |
| Assists physicians utilizing ultrasound in the performance of special procedures involving aspirations, biopsies and for guidance of needle placement procedures. | |
| Follows universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to performing the exam, using pre-op/pre procedure verification check list, and using “Time Out”. | |
| Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures; prevents cross contamination during procedures. | |
| Follows cleaning and high level disinfection of semi-critical devices, policy and procedures. | |
| Adheres to infection prevention guidelines: uses good hand washing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleans equipment between patients, helps keep patient rooms and units clean, follows aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting-up and doing procedures, disposes of infectious waste properly. | |
| Maintains appropriate quantities of medical stock for the department. | |
| Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. | |
| Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department. | |
| Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc | |
| Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts | |
| Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices. | |
| Meets safety needs of patient , uses equipment safely and properly (O2, Hoyer lift, electric beds). | |
| Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times. | |
| Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only. | |
| Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians, patients and hospital personnel. | |
| Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements. | |
Department Specific Competencies | |
Education | |
| Degree | Program |
| N/A | Other |
| Additional Information | |
| Completion of a formal Ultrasound training program or Radiology technologist certification with three (3) years clinical ultrasound experience. | |
Experience | |
| Number of Years Experience | Type of Experience |
| N/A | |
| Additional Information | |
| N/A | |
License / Certification Requirements | |
| BCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association | |
Compensation Range: $59.99 / Hour | |
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Torrance, California |
| Website | https://www.torrancememorial.org/contact-us/ |
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