Registered Vascular Technologist
Company: Dean Health
Location: Centralia
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound
waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality
images for interpretation. The only registration requirement for
this position is as a registered sonographer appropriate for the
department in which the sonographer works. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers
transducers to perform exams.
* Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality
control procedures.
* Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of
imaging procedures.
* Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and
equipment limitations.
* Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential
problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
* Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, images labeled correctly and
patient data/history).
* Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include
procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas
in department.
* Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * Associate's degree
or completion of a sonography certification program EXPERIENCE * No
experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Constant standing and
walking.
* Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
* Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication.
* Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear
alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
* Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
* Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
* Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
* Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs.
* Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
* Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
* Rare kneeling and sitting.
Keywords: Dean Health, Decatur , Registered Vascular Technologist, Other , Centralia, Illinois
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