Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision of the Practice Manager, the Vascular Ultrasound Tech provides skill and initiative to the department mission through interactions with staff, Management and others as necessary. Primary duties are to work as a technologist in all locations while also implementing policy and procedures as determined necessary through Practice Manager and Administration Director.

Position: Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Department: Surgical Specialties

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Performs technologist duties: Operational procedures as required and necessary for proper departmental work flow. Satisfies operational requirements to include covering the department as determined necessary through either the Manager

Completes procedures in timely fashion while providing quality radiographs for Radiology and outside departments.

Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times.

Follows all established and appropriate department policy and procedures as required.

• Participate in intravenous (IV) training, and passes all competencies required to start and administer IV contrast material under the general observation of a qualified physician, as per department policy and procedure.

Sets up equipment as necessary and uses proper technique and exposure factors as necessary and required. Adjusts techniques and factors when necessary to improve studies, quality factors and always trying to use lowest dose possible.

Follows all radiation safety procedures to ensure patient is not compromised as it relates to radiation safety. Understands all radiation safety issues through annual compliance with radiation safety and or seminars.

Work schedules as required either through regular scheduled hours or on-call as required for department needs.

Performs appropriate studies as determined through the established imaging standards protocol. Follows requisition in terms of providing proper study for patients. Ensures that exams requested match patient condition and/or history and calls or asks proper persons for more information as necessary to perform the proper study.

Works through radiologist requirements to provide appropriate views and films and provides additional views and variations of techniques as required by Radiologist or protocol.

Provides service and care to patients of all ages.

Provides call coverage as required in Radiology Department.

• Maintains equipment through interaction with both management and department service vendors to maximize equipment up time, patient care, and minimize dollar impact to the hospital.

Understands managed care guidelines and works to ensure that guidelines are adhered to and proper policies are implemented.

Performs patient focused customer service and ensures the following standards are met appropriately and achieved.

Communicates patient complaints professionally.

Handles telephone calls and requests for services over the telephone and through other means both professionally and appropriately.

Treats patients and fellow staff with dignity and respect and reports any/all problems to supervisor.

Accommodates patient needs and staffing needs through flexibility in scheduling and timeliness of studies.

Understands the requirements of the department by providing services to patients not only in performing of studies but also in providing any/all information on reports as necessary and appropriate.

Always checks two forms of id to ensure correct patient prior to performing the study.

Keeps discussions around patients to a minimum and ensures that patients are not subjected to departmental conversations and any inappropriate behavior.

Monitors patient conditions and if/when conditions are determined assistance may be required of an employee to take actions to facilitate the best course of action to include: nursing involvement, other assistance, further monitoring and/or other patient focused solutions.

Documentation of procedures to include collecting ICD9 codes, completing of procedures properly, completing procedures and enter proper demographics timely and efficiently into the radiology Information System.

Ensures that all required documentation is properly performed to include but not limited to any/all of the following: proper filling out of requisitions, proper procedures completion related to all procedures performed, and proper recording of any required hospital/department and or insurance of managed care requirements for proper recording and or billing of Radiology procedures.

Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.

Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Understands and can work with down time procedures without delaying patient care

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other duties as needed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

• Work requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and CT and the operation and maintenance of Radiologic equipment generally acquired through the completion of two years post-high school training in an approved school of radiologic technology.
• Other in-house and on-the-job training also required.
• ARRT required. CT license required within 1 year of employment
• State license required and all applicable radiology education requirements.
• BLS/CPR Certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

Work experience of 2 years in a radiology technician role is preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques and procedures and cross sectional anatomy.
• Working knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Creativity and latitude, and the ability to adapt to changing pace within the department are necessary qualities.
• Must present a positive, team oriented attitude and a professional appearance.
• Must be physically capable of lifting heavy objects and patients, and adhere to safety standards set forth by the Radiology Department and other regulatory agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and all/any apprehensions, to instruct students and to interact with other staff technologists.
• Work requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and all/any apprehensions, to instruct students and to provide technical supervision to staff technologists.

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