Great River Health·Fort Madison, Iowa
Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images of anatomical structures for physician diagnosis. Prepare patients for procedures, maintain accurate medical records, and provide technical summaries of findings.
From $35.79 per hour
Job Details: $15,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates
Fully Benefit Eligible!
Scheduled Hours: Day Shift, 9 hour shifts
Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes.
Produce quality images as directed by the radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS.
Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork-oriented atmosphere.
Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, ensuring comfort, and obtaining relevant medical history.
General Abdominal Sonography, Vascular Sonography (Doppler), OB/GYN Sonography, Small parts Sonography, and US procedures for all patient populations.
What you will do
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Use of a PACS Imaging System
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited ultrasound program and certification from ARDMS or ARRT. Must possess an Iowa Permit to Practice and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Market context
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