US, Ultrasound Technologist Registered - Longview - Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: September 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary:The Registered Ultrasound
technologist will apply medical ultrasound to the patient in
accordance with a doctor's order and works within the scope of
practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
and American Society Radiologic Technologists. This position must
be able to handle the movement, set-up and operation of medical
ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to handle all
patients according to the needs of that patient. This position
takes direction from the Radiology Medical Director and understands
patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy.
The position provides patient assessment information to the
Radiologist as needed. The technologist is trained in Basic Life
Support and provides when asked to do so. The position has a
responsibility to appropriately document procedural information in
the patient's medical record including PACS. Behavior and
communication skills must align with the organizations mission,
values and culture.Responsibilities:•Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders.•Performs a variety of high-quality
ultrasound procedures under minimal supervision utilizing
diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment. •Documents calibration
procedures for individual imaging equipment. •Coordinates,
organizes, plans and makes quick decisions on emergent cases;
evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize
productivity. •Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive
biopsy procedures using the Ultrasound system to pin point exact
anatomical location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen
evaluation and diagnosis. •Ensures that all procedures are
accurately charged and sees to all charges being turned in at the
end of the day for correct billing. •Sees that the Ultrasound room
is adequately supplied, checks equipment and computer status for
readiness, reports any problems that could change the work flow and
make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of work flow
continuity. •Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not
limited to nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or
recommended by the associate's immediate supervisor or manager on
duty. •Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the
department•Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to
accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age
specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
•Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Christus Health.
•Performs other duties as
assigned.Requirements:Education/Skills
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Longview , US, Ultrasound Technologist Registered - Longview - Full Time, Other , Longview, Texas
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