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Livingston Regional Hospital (LRH) is a 114-bed hospital providing a continuum of care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to rehabilitative services on both an impatient and an outpatient basis, a Level II-A neonatal nursery, a 10-bed gero-psych unit and many other services. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the hospital in Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Learn more about Livingston Regional Hospital at our hospital website.

Ultrasound Tech Full Time Days

Livingston, Tennessee
Facility Livingston Regional Hospital
Req ID 521935 Post Date 09/23/2024
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Description

As an Ultrasound Technologist you will:

  • Produce two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs.
  • Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
  • Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results to reduce anxiety.
  • Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
  • Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety.
  • Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
  • Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
  • Assists physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient’s body and determining angle of puncture as requested.
  • Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service.
  • Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
  • Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Performs other related duties as directed in order to support the achievement of established goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registration Requirements:

  • Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
  • New graduates: must be registered with ARDMS within two years of graduation; all other personnel must be registered with ARDMS within one year of hire  
  • Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S)
  • Registered as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the ARDMS within three years of hire.
  • Registered in Vascular Sonography (VS) by the ARRT within three years of hire
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