Ultrasound Technologist 1

Integrated Resources, Inc

Wheat Ridge, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Infection Control, Information Technology & Information Systems, Management Reporting, Manual Dexterity, Medical Coding, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Modality, Needs Assessment, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Radiology, Record Keeping, Team Player, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Typing, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Wheat Ridge, CO
POSTED
28 days ago
Duties:

Job Summary:
The Ultrasound Tech provides excellent customer service by performing ultrasound examinations under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.
Job Responsibilities:
-Maintains American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
-Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
-Perform exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
-Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
-Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
-Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
-Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
-Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
-Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
-Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.
-Follows protocols.
-Operates equipment.
-Perform patient identification.
-Maintains documentation.
-Provides customer service.
-Completes management reporting.
-Performs vascular procedures.
-Maintains cleaning standards.
-Applies imaging techniques.
-Demonstrates anatomical knowledge.
-Prioritize tasks effectively.
-Demonstrates effective communication.
-Works independently.
-Works collaboratively in a team.
-Responds to emergency situations.
-Evaluates images.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:
-One (1) or more years of experience.
-Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
-Ability to verbally communicate and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
-Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
-Ability to use computers and perform typing for documentation and accessing information.
-Ability to lift, bend, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
-Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients.
-Ability to push and pull equipment such as gurneys and portable devices.
-Ability to navigate crowded and busy environments.
-Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

About the Company

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Integrated Resources, Inc