NEEDED: Ultrasound Technician

LOCATION: 1000 Airbase Road, Pollock, LA, 71467

SCHEDULE: Eight (8) hours per month, Monday-Friday excluding Federal Holidays. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizen
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
• Must have graduated from an accredited school of radiology technology. 
• ARRT verification of credentials (state licensed if applicable federal licensed). 

JOB DUTIES:

• Diagnostic imaging (e.g., abdominal, vascular, musculoskeletal)
• Portable/mobile ultrasound services at designated locations
• Image interpretation and reporting by certified sonographers and/or radiologists
• Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
• Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam.
• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by ultrasonic imaging.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special ultrasonic procedures.
• Work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• High-quality ultrasound images in DICOM or agreed format of up to 10 studies per clinic, with any studies over the threshold will be charged an additional fee per study.
• Written diagnostic reports within 48 hours of procedure completion
• Compliance with HIPPA
• Minimum image resolution and clarity standards as per institutions guidelines
• Timely completion of procedures and reporting within agreed turnaround times
• Adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols