Description:
GI for Kids is seeking a full-time Ultrasound Technologist to join our Knoxville-based team. This role includes Thursday travel to our Cleveland or Morristown satellite offices, with a company vehicle provided. The position supports a collaborative team within a large, privately owned specialty practice.
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7AM- 4PM
Full benefit package available, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, and more!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any and or all of the following: Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct examinations.
- Performs a variety of technical tasks involved in operating sonography equipment as specified by provider order.
- Instructs/communicates with patient and patient family regarding the test to be performed and answers questions.
- Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonography examinations.
- Maintain sonography supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating future needs and placing orders.
- Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
- Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete.
- Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination or test and associated procedures.
- Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography tests.
- Apply independent judgment during the sonography examinations tests to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
- Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examinations tests.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
- Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited Sonography program
- National Certification
- ARDMS registered/eligible
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
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