Ultrasound Tech-PRN

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist responsible for acquiring and processing ultrasound images, ensuring optimal patient care during examinations. The role involves performing detailed ultrasound exams, collaborating with physicians, and maintaining equipment standards. Candidates should have a diploma and be registry eligible, demonstrating strong technical skills along with patient interaction capabilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA approved Radiologic Technology or ultrasound program.
• Registry eligible through ARDMS or ARRT, required within a year.
• Maintains all certifications and continuing education as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties associated with ultrasound imaging and patient care.
• Customizes each exam based on guidelines to optimize diagnostic value.
• Maintains equipment and records for quality control and compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Imaging

Technical Skills

Education

High School or GED Diploma

Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

Registry eligibility through ARDMS or ARRT

Job description

Overview

What You Will Do

Under indirect supervision, performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation and archiving of general and all general ultrasound images. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound department. Performs portable US exams based on provider order and/or patient condition.

• Positions patients and selects appropriate protocol to demonstrate anatomy of area of interest based on accepted General US principles. Judges’ diagnostic quality of finished medical images and processes preliminary reports and/or work sheets prior to submission to physician for interpretation. Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination.
• Customizes each patient exam based on accepted ultrasound/sonography principles to optimize the diagnostic value of each specific imaging encounter. Applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. Assists radiologist with US guidance for US procedure such as biopsies or aspirations as needed.
• Reviews all diagnostic ultrasound requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. All questionable orders are communicated to the ordering provider and any unresolved concerns are taken to the interpreting physician for final approval.
• Provides relevant patient history and/or codes for all ultrasound procedures based on facility requirements.
• Performs clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing and archiving of patient record.
• Offers detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients prior and answers questions as appropriate.
• Observes patient while in ultrasound for change in status and makes appropriate intervention or contacts primary care givers for instruction.
• Identifies and corrects problems as appropriate with all critical occurrences reported to the next level of authority.
• Maintains all required continuing education and applicable certifications as ann ultrasound technologist.
• Ensures equipment is maintained to assure conformance of specific operational standards including US equipment and Trophon if applicable.

What You Will Need

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, vascular or cardiovascular ultrasound program, or BS in Ultrasound.
• Registry Eligible through ARDMS or ARRT. Registry required within one year of employment.