Ultrasound/Vascular Tech - Carle BroMenn Vein Clinic

Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: July 26, 2022

Job Description:

5,000.00 Sign on Bonus - External Applicants OnlyPerforms diagnostic vascular ultrasound studies utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and vessel injury. Assist with venous ablations and sclerotherapy utilizing ultrasound. Knowledge and application of sterile technique for procedures done in the vein/vascular clinic. Responsible for screening scheduling and directing patients to appropriate locations and services. Provide education related to procedure and study that is being performed. Maintain working knowledge of Vascular Ultrasound Exams, knowledge of Cardiac U/S is preferred in addition to Vascular. Previous experience with procedures is preferred.

• Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
• Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
• Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
• Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
• Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
• Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
• Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
• Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
• May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licenses are held by the technologist/sonographer.
• Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
• Stays current in vascular ultrasound and associated procedures, cardiac also preferred.

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