Technologist Ultrasound
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
- Performs ultrasound examinations on inpatients and outpatients
in the ultrasound facility or at the bedside as prescribed by
physician.
- Assists radiologist in invasive procedures, preparing patients
and filling out all necessary forms required.
- Consistently performs highly skilled procedures (i.e.
neuroencephalography on neonates and arterial and venous vascular
procedures with excellent diagnostic results).
- Produces permanent records of ultrasound examinations and
prepares preliminary forms and reports of ultrasound findings.
Presents ultrasound findings and related information to the reading
radiologist.
- Consistently maintains a work environment which is clean,
orderly and safe for patients, visitors and employees. Complies
with infection control practices at all times. Complies with
departmental policy on age- specific competency.
- Consistently utilizes computer skills in compliance with
department policy for the purpose of generating a report, billing
for procedures and maintaining patient medical records.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities on a weekly rotation providing
excellent and professional care after regular hours.
- Consistently complies with directives of supervisors and
supports the activities of co-workers to provide the highest
quality service in a cost effective manner.
- Assists and supports the Radiologic student program,
specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback
to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with
students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students
to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
- Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with
special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality,
dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain
organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Other duties as assignedEducation:
- High school graduate or the equivalent. Successful completion
of an approved radiologic technology program and satisfactory
completion of a formal sonographic training program; or graduate of
a two year college based sonographic training
program.Certifications:
- Registered RDMS by the ARDMS within 24 months of hire.
- BLS from AHA.Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population
served.
- Excellent background in anatomy, physiology and physics.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.Work
Experience:
- One-year experience as an ultrasound technologist
preferred.
- Positions working for Mammography require completion of six
continuing education credits specific to breast upon hire or within
six months of hire.
- Working knowledge of computer systems and applications.Physical
Requirements:Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective
equipment as required Under the direct supervision of the
department Manager,the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for
performing ultrasound procedures to aid in accurately diagnosing
disease or injury.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Akron , Technologist Ultrasound, Other , Akron, Ohio
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