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Senior Helpers · 2 months ago

Per Diem - Ultrasound Tech - General

Jackson, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$53/hr - $53/hr

1+ years exp

Senior Helpers is a healthcare staffing company that has been providing nurses and healthcare professionals nationwide for over 40 years. The Ultrasound Tech operates ultrasound equipment under a doctor's supervision to reveal internal anatomical structures and medical conditions, ensuring patient care is delivered in a non-discriminatory manner.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Complies with ATC policies/procedures

Complies with client facility policies/procedures

Ensures an adequate stock of supplies at the work site and proper functioning of equipment

Provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved

Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements, if applicable

Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct

Reviews patient chart for relevant information and history

Determines test procedures according to purpose of examination and physician orders

Explains procedure to patient and assists patient in proper positioning for the test

Selects transducer, and makes equipment adjustments according to nature of test, depth of field, and other specifications of test

Enters required test data and patient information into computer to become part of test record

Conducts actual test procedure; moves transducer by hand over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasound image produced

Records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film

Produces a permanent record of test results

Recognizes test results which may constitute critical clinical situations and notifies physician immediately as per facility protocol

Recognizes and responds to other patient emergencies according to facility protocol

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested