Temp - Ultrasound - Vascular (Days) Saginaw, MI
Description:This position performs Cardiac Ultrasound on all inpatients and outpatients. An Ultrasound Technologist is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing, academic, and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for daily operations of the lab, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality improvement (QI). The sonographer always maintains a high standard of medical ethics and is self-motivated to pursue lifelong learning to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
Responsibilities
(60%)*Â Produces quality images by selecting the appropriate technical factors, equipment and transducer settings. Verifies patient orders and reviews appropriateness for exam, obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes while using independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
(20%)*Â The Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, performing and communicating findings of diagnostic examinations, responsible for daily operations of the department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). Maintains a clean work environment and adequate supplies.
(20%)*Â Responsible for appropriate sterilization techniques along with documentation accuracy of logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats. Complies with all The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
Temp - Ultrasound - Vascular (Days) Saginaw, MI · IMCS Group Inc