Ultrasound Imaging Specialist

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to obtain optimum images during scans and to initiate downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime. You will collect pertinent patient data, verify orders, and ensure proper screening and consent.

You will communicate with patients, select equipment and techniques, send images to PACS for radiologist interpretation, and participate in department meetings.

Qualifications

• Completion of CAAHEOP accredited Medical Ultrasound Program.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex topics to a wide and diverse audience.
• One year experience in Ultrasound.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Confirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Verifies patient consent and answers questions.
• Analyzes information to determine imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Selects appropriate ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques.
• Obtains optimum images during scan.
• Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.
• Notifies appropriate healthcare provider when immediate clinical response is necessary.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Performs daily QC on equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

CAAHEOP Ultrasound Program

Job description

Independence Health System seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to obtain optimum images during scans and to initiate downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime. You will collect pertinent patient data, verify orders, and ensure proper screening and consent.

You will communicate with patients, select equipment and techniques, send images to PACS for radiologist interpretation, and participate in department meetings.