US Tech II Gwinnett Evenings Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia
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Job Description
Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications. Explains procedure and positions patient. Selects proper technical factors and performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound. Observes image and modifies technical factors as necessary to obtain optimal image. May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized. May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required. Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures.
Cardiology specials include:
Transesophageal Echos, Dobutamine Echos, Stress Echos.
Radiology:
performs venous doppler exams (upper and lower extremity) and carotid doppler exams. Assembles records for interpretation by physician. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor. Provides assistance with transportation of patient to and from Emergency Room and Inpatient Areas. Assists with surgical cases in the Operating Room as scheduled. Assists in orienting and training personnel. Enters patient charges into computer system. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager. Qualifications
REQUIRED
Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists Initial Qualifications Certified or eligible for certification by: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S). All sonographers must obtain certification within twelve months of eligibility or cross training. Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment
PREFERRED
Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology Prior experience in ultrasound
Registered Vascular Technologist Work Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 1230p-11p
Weekend Requirements:
No On-Call Requirements:
No
