Registered Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hours, Mixed Shifts
About The Position
Performs ultrasound procedures according to department needs, including general, transplant, abdominal, pediatric, vascular, obstetrical, and other specialized examinations. Operates ultrasound equipment and performs portable exams in hospital areas, including the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units. Records images, creates hard copies where applicable, and uses the radiology information system to schedule and complete exams. The technologist provides patient care, maintains accurate records, communicates relevant test information and urgent findings to physicians, and serves as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on mixed shifts, with one full weekend per month and holidays no more than every third holiday.
Requirements
- Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college.
- Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized or general procedures according to established departmental protocols.
- Perform ultrasound procedures for vascular, obstetrical, and other specific areas as required.
- Operate ultrasound equipment and perform portable exams throughout the hospital, including in the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units.
- Record images and make hard copies where applicable.
- Use RIS to schedule and complete exams as applicable; process labels, folders, and films.
- Serve as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students.
- Assist with the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintain a clean and safe work area and report hazards or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
- Provide patient care, interview patients for required information, explain procedures, position patients, move them safely, take vital signs as required, and inform physicians of changes.
- Maintain patient records, statistics, reports, and files accurately.
- Label sonograms properly, provide test information to physicians, and immediately notify physicians of results revealing patient risks.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and quality improvement practices.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
- Demonstrate respect, professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a member of the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
