Join Cleveland Clinic’s Akron General Medical Center where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.Â
As an Ultrasound Technologist in our Imaging Department, you will be responsible for performing ultrasound procedures to aid in accurately diagnosing disease or injury. In this role, your duties will include but are not limited to:Â
• Performing ultrasound examinations on patients in our facility or at bedside.Â
• Assisting our radiologists with invasive procedures.Â
• Utilizing your computer skills for generating reports, billing for procedures, and maintaining patient medical records.Â
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:Â
• Easily adapts to change. Â
• Is flexible, reliable, and punctual. Â
• Provides care with compassion, empathy, and kindness.Â
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Â
Responsibilities:
- Performs ultrasound examinations on patients in the ultrasound facility as prescribed by physician.
- Knowledge of all transducers, soft keys, and cine' functions on unit.
- Consistently performs highly skilled procedures and arterial and venous vascular procedures with excellent diagnostic results.
- Produces permanent records of ultrasound examinations and prepares preliminary forms/worksheets. Presents ultrasound findings and related information to the reading radiologist.
- Consistently utilizes computer skills in compliance with department policy for the purpose of generating a report, billing for procedures and maintaining patient medical records.
- Performs duties of technologist in other modalities as qualified, if workload requires.
- Complies with all Radiology Information Systems and PACS entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply tracking monitors.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Assists and supports the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
Certifications:
- Certified RDMS Â (within 24 months to become registered).
- Certified RVT Ultrasonographer (within 24 months to become registered).
- Certified in abdomen, OB/GYN and vascular ultrasound.
- Prefer ARRT certified.
- Current license in State of Ohio if ARRT.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) form AHA.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
- Excellent background in anatomy, physiology and physics. Ability to travel site-to-site as required.
Work Experience:
- Working knowledge of computers and applications.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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