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Ultrasound Tech

Integrated Resources, Inc

Fort Worth, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biomedicine, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, First Aid, Geriatrics, Hospital, Infection Control, Informed Consent, Inventory Management, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Imaging, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Modality Worklist, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient History, Pediatrics, Physician Credential, Physics, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Radiology, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Training, Service Delivery, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Fort Worth, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Title : Ultrasound Technologist
Temp to Perm: Temp
Travel (Y/N): Yes
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks
Work Location: Fort Worth, TX
Work Schedule: 4x10s; Mon-Thu; 1930-0600
Shift: NOC
Interview Type: Virtual/Phone
Specialty: Imaging/Ultrasound
Certification/Degree Requirements: BLS (AHA Only), RDMS or ARRT
Top Skills/Min Exp: 2 years minimum experience, ARDMS-RVT or vascular experience is preferred
Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue

JOB SUMMARY:
The Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist or physician, performs ultrasound procedures, performs ultrasound procedures in ambulatory and/or hospital environment as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB:
Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Protects patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory. Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.Imaging team members are expected to adhere to policies, procedures and workflows. These system workflows include, but are not limited to PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and BioMed services.Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores and developing action plans when required.Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.Able to serve as trainer by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.Able to take call, if required.The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions.

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