ULTRASOUND TECH PT

Cullman Regional Medical Center Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist with ARRT credentials and at least 2 years of experience to perform abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, breast, and related exams. You will verify images in PACS, track patient data for billing, and assist physicians during procedures.

Role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to position patients for optimal images, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARRT-recognized ultrasonography program or on-the-job training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered RT or ultrasound tech.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and perform scans.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of US procedures and imaging techniques.
• Perform abdominal, retroperitoneal, obstetric/gynecological, breast and minor surgical exams.
• Verify correct images and worksheets are in PACS for interpretation.
• Track patients in the computer system for accurate billing.
• Instruct and position patients to obtain acceptable diagnostic images.
• Assist physicians with procedures as required.
• Label and date specimens as hospital protocol dictates.
• Transport patients and communicate hand-offs to nursing staff.
• Uphold patient safety and contribute to a safe care environment.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and adapt to census changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Registered ARRT

Approved school of ultrasonography

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

PACS

Job description

Job Summary:Demonstrate complete knowledge of all US procedures, equipment, positioning and scanning.Efficiently perform all US techniques and exams to include but not limited to abdominal, retroperitoneal, obstetric and gynecological, breast and minor surgical exams.Verify correct images and worksheets are in place and available for interpretation in PACS system.Properly track patients in computer system to ensure accurate billing.Properly instruct and position patients for exams and acquire acceptable diagnostic images for interpretation.Recognize the need for the control/assessment of pain and falls for patients and help prevent or reduce patient pain levels and falls when possible. Report occurrences of medical/healthcare errors and action taken to improve patient safety both in response to occurrences and to proactive findings as outlined in Patient Safety Plan.Assist physician with procedures as required including intraoperative procedures.Label and date specimen as directed by hospital protocol.Maintain a flexible schedule. Work additional shifts/hours during high census, adverse weather, and employee absences/vacancies as requested. Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.Transport patients to DGI and properly communicate hand-off to nursing staff.Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.Education:Graduate of an approved school of ultrasonography or otherwise on-the-job training and be registered ARRT. On-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified technologist. Organizational and communication skills required.Experience:Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered RT or graduated from an approved school of ultrasound technology. Ultrasound experience with extensive knowledge of ultrasound examinations and skills to operate ultrasound equipment.Additional Skills/Abilities:Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patients, patients’ families, visitors, salesmen, physicians and the public.