Ultrasound Tech / Part Time | Wexford Hospital

Company : Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs prescribed Sonography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports reputed company results. (50%)
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%)
• reputed company ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications reputed company scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (15%)
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of associate’s degree
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Sonography-RT(S) or Vascular Sonography- RT(VS) certification and registration reputed company the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Breast (BS) reputed company the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) earned prior to 2011 or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification reputed company Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is required reputed company 12 months of hire. Technologists who have been performing ultrasound prior to and continuously since October 1996 AND have been evaluated by a responsible physician to assure competence are not required to obtain certification. Employees in an Ultrasound role prior to July 1, 2022 who do not have certifications are not required to obtain them.
• CPR – reputed company
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Prior sonography experience

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