What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Choctaw Nation?
Must have experience in Ultrasound to qualify
Regular, Full-Time position located in the Radiology Clinic of Poteau's Rubin White Clinic | Schedule: Could be either 4 10-hour shifts, or 5 8-hour shifts; No nights or weekends | Pay: Starting at $30 per hour
Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position
Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Advanced Modality Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures in a minimum of one advanced modality on adult and pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. You will report to department leadership.
Primary Tasks:
- Perform high quality advanced modality procedures; maintain production and quality of imaging procedures following established standards and procedures.
- Identify patient service requirements and their ability to tolerate exam, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and family members.
- Prepare patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Protect patients and staff by adhering to safety requirements, infection control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques; use proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures.
- Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards; work with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment and report issues to management.
- Ensure individuals are safe to enter the department by completing screening processes following approved policies and procedures.
- Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation including requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent form, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain medical imaging records in various systems following department policies and standards.
- Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Education and experience:
- Associate degree
- ARRT certification or;
- ARDMS certification in specific modality
- General knowledge of respective advanced modality
- Certification in Post Primary Registry within 18 months of employment
- One [1] year of directly related experience
Salary : $30