Diagnostic Health Corporation, multi-modality facilities offering a combination of outpatient diagnostic imaging services, including MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine services currently has a part-time Ultrasound Technologist position open at its Baton Rouge, LA facility.

Position Summary
To produce imaging using ultrasound technology to assist physicians with formulating a medical diagnosis, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements. Specifically conducts ultrasound exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physician records.

Responsibilities

1. Ensures operational excellence and quality of care in the facility
2. Demonstrates knowledge of ultrasound equipment to provide a safe environment for patients and staff
3. Demonstrates continued competence in caring for individuals based upon age specific needs utilizing developmental perspective
4. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and documentation of competence of designated ultrasound exam(s) to include breast, vascular and general ultrasound scans 
5. Demonstrates knowledge and documented competency in operation of ultrasound equipment; utilizes aseptic technique, universal precautions, documentation skills, etc.
6. Participates in performance improvement activities
7. Collects appropriate clinical history and correlates findings with procedure being performed

Skills and Abilities

• Works independently
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills to communicate with patients
• Ability to perform while under stress
• Ability to document accurately and concisely