Ultrasound Tech- AGENCY CONTRACTOR - , MO, United States - Advocate Health Services

Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
An Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for using ultrasound equipment to help visualize internal anatomy functions.

Ultrasound technician duties include calibrating and manipulating ultrasound equipment to conduct appointments, taking pictures or videos of potential abnormalities, and discreetly notifying medical personnel if they identify something concerning.

Other responsibilities of the ultrasound technician include preparing the exam room for examinations, assisting radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies, and maintaining sonography equipment.

An ultrasound technician must be able to manage several patients and priorities and be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment while working under minimal supervision and cooperating with other team members


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


Experience:
Minimum Required

Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience as either a student enrolled in accredited program or as a registered staff technologist.
Preferred

Experience:
2+ year experience


Education:
Minimum Required

Education:
Successful completion of ARRT Ultrasound program or meet equivalent ARDMS standards for registry requirements.
Preferred

Education:
Bachelor of Health Science in Radiologic Sciences


Licenses:
Minimum Required

Licenses:
KSBHA license
Preferred

Licenses:
N/A


Certifications:

Minimum Required:

BLS
RDMS in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or RVT are required as follows:1) completion of minimum ONE registry (RVT or RDMS Abdomen) within six (6) months of hire
2) Completion of 2nd registry (RDMS Abdomen or RDMS OB/Gyn) within twelve (12) months of employment.
3) completion of the third registry (RDMS Abdomen or RDMS OB/Gyn) within twenty-four (24) months of employment
Preferred

Certifications:
N/A