Ultrasound Technologist - Methodist

About the role

To perform routine and specialized examinations in Ultrasound; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.
• Exhibits competency in performing ultrasound procedures, including required views demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology.
• Knowledgeable of catheters, biopsy instruments, and sterile trays and prepares these items as necessary.
• Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families.
• Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate transducers and machine settings.
• Evaluates the finished images to ensure diagnostic exams are being submitted to the radiologists.
• Maintains quality care throughout the procedure.
• Assesses the abdominal arterial and venous system using color imaging.
• Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all areas of ultrasound, including all ultrasound equipment within the Medical Imaging Ultrasound department.
• Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software.
• Performs reasonable troubleshooting and reports equipment problems through appropriate channels, documenting on board for all staff notification.
• Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area, and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room.
• For invasive procedures:
  • Able to document area of concern.
  • Sets up trays with sterile field for radiologist.
  • Assists radiologist with biopsy.
  • Orders labs and pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist.
• Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met and assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students.
• Promptly processes images and paperwork to ensure timely turnaround in providing a report to the physician's office.
• Fills out all appropriate paperwork to facilitate timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care.
• Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput.
• Maintains the QA, QC, QI programs.
• Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures.
• Displays a professional attitude toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.

Requirements

Certifications

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Vascular Technologist – Vascular Technology (RVT-VT) within 1 year – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Education

• Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology.
• Associate's Degree: Related Field.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $35.50 per hour - $61.06 per hour. The actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Learn more.

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.