What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician position at CDL NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Immediately Hiring!!!
Ultrasound Technologist – Part Time / Hourly
Flexible work days; two days per month.
CDL Nuclear is a growing organization with current operations in more than 20 states with new facilities being added each month. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career with one of the fastest growing diagnostic imaging medical companies in the country!
Position Summary : A Diagnostic Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional who provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics, at all times, and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Analysis of sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care
- Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
- Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms
- Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
- Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all client facilities
- Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician
- Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
- Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems
- Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
- Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area / department
- Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
- Provides in-service education team on requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications :
At CDL Nuclear, we help our Cardiology Facility Clients by providing innovative healthcare and medical life science products and service solutions around the country. CDL Nuclear has provided advanced imaging services to more than 850 healthcare facilities since 1992.
CDL Nuclear Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
