Ultrasound Technologist
Company: Cone Health
Location: Reidsville
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview: -The Ultrasound Technologist utilizes ultrasound
equipment to provide diagnostic sonographic examinations to locate,
evaluate and record critical functional, pathological and
anatomical data. This role is responsible for providing services
on-call for after-hours and emergency cases, including nights,
weekends, and holidays. Working under direct supervision, the
Ultrasound Technologist ensures accuracy and quality of ultrasound
examinations, enabling physicians to make informed decisions about
patient care, and contribute to providing patients with an optimal
overall health care experience.Talent Pool; Allied Health -Talent
Pool: Allied Health Responsibilities: - -Performs high-quality
routine and special ultrasound examinations following established
protocols and procedures to minimize repeat examinations and assist
in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients, ensuring
optimal patient care. Ensures the safety and comfort of patients
during ultrasound procedures by explaining the process, addressing
concerns, and positioning patients correctly to promote a positive
patient experience. Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment,
troubleshoots technical issues, and optimizes imaging parameters to
produce high-quality images and ensure accurate interpretations by
radiologists or physicians. Documents and records accurate patient
information, examination details, and preliminary findings in
Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), and resolves any
errors related to the final product being sent to PACS to maintain
proper patient records and ensure comprehensive documentation for
effective communication and continuity of care. Collaborates and
communicates effectively with the healthcare team, including
radiologists, physicians, nurses, and other allied health
professionals to ensure coordinated patient care and prompt sharing
of critical findings.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: -EDUCATION:Required: High School Diploma or
equivalent. Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational
program -EXPERIENCE:Required: 2+ years
-LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: BLS
(CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider. ARDMS
Ultrasound Technologist, ARRT RT(S) Ultrasound Technologist or CCI
RVSRVT/RVS Registered Vascular Technologist(All current Cone Health
Sonographers will have 2-years to successfully complete RVT
requirement)(Any new candidate sonographer will have 16 months to
successfully complete RVT requirement)
Keywords: Cone Health, Roanoke , Ultrasound Technologist, Other , Reidsville, Virginia
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