Ultrasonographer HRA-721

San Benito Health Care District•Hollister, CA

7d•$65 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Under the supervision of the Technical Director and the respiratory therapist, the Cardiopulmonary Assistant assists with cleaning and reassembly of various pulmonary and cardiac related equipment. Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies in the respiratory department to pre-established par levels. Responsible for reviewing billing and make corrections as appropriate and daily electronically posting of charges to billing department. Performs all clerical related activities including but not limited to scheduling out-patient appointments and answering telephone calls. Perform EKGs, Holter monitor placement and data management, assist physicians with Treadmill Stress Testing . Responsibilities Follows departmental procedures for completing exams, including correct positioning, equipment utilization, and image retention. Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with all customers. Applies radiation protection skills. Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive quality care to all patients. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and TJC regulations related to the Department, and as appropriate, the hospital. Consistently performs duties independently with minimum supervision. Operates equipment and safely performs job-related duties. Maintains a clean/safe work environment Adheres to all department procedure protocols. Performs all radiographic procedures with a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images. Assures that the proper examination is performed on the correct patient and understands the clinical reason the exam is being performed. Demonstrates professional demeanor and ability to triage multiple requests and asks for assistance when appropriate. Gathers appropriate clinical information for each examination, assuring that safe care is delivered. Consistently performing in a manner that enhances customer service and approaches work with the attitude that quality can always be improved. Must demonstrate and maintain competency in all aspects of duties, including in the designated specialty. Perform other duties as assigned or requested professionally. Required Skills/Abilities A Radiologic Technologist II is for an employee who has his/her ARRT credential in radiograph with 5 years experience, Radiology Technologist certificate/permit from CDPH, California venipuncture certification, and Fluoroscopy certificate/permit from CDPH.

Requirements

Current Radiology Technologist certificate/permit from CDPH
Current Fluoroscopy certificate/permit from CDPH
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider Course
Current California State Venipuncture Certificate
Current registration in Radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-ARRT (R)
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Radiology requires precise and accurate performance, sometimes under pressured conditions.
Operates radiology/fluoroscopy equipment to produce images of the body according to departmental protocols, ensuring optimal diagnostic imaging quality and safe patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Provide patient care services and technical skills, as well as a strong working knowledge of anatomy and pathology pertaining to radiological imaging.
Demonstrates awareness of radiation safety principles, Joint Commission requirements, and all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
Consistently performing in a manner that enhances customer service and approaches work with the attitude that quality can always be improved.
For physical demands of the position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see the following physical demand description for further detail.
Graduate of AMA-approved school of radiologic technology, Associates of Science.
Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved school.
Bachelor of Science in Radiography.
A Radiologic Technologist II is for an employee who has his/her ARRT credential in radiograph with 5 years experience, Radiology Technologist certificate/permit from CDPH, California venipuncture certification, and Fluoroscopy certificate/permit from CDPH.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows departmental procedures for completing exams, including correct positioning, equipment utilization, and image retention.
Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with all customers.
Applies radiation protection skills.
Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of comprehensive quality care to all patients.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and TJC regulations related to the Department, and as appropriate, the hospital.
Consistently performs duties independently with minimum supervision.
Operates equipment and safely performs job-related duties. Maintains a clean/safe work environment
Adheres to all department procedure protocols.
Performs all radiographic procedures with a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and technical factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
Assures that the proper examination is performed on the correct patient and understands the clinical reason the exam is being performed.
Demonstrates professional demeanor and ability to triage multiple requests and asks for assistance when appropriate.
Gathers appropriate clinical information for each examination, assuring that safe care is delivered.
Consistently performing in a manner that enhances customer service and approaches work with the attitude that quality can always be improved.
Must demonstrate and maintain competency in all aspects of duties, including in the designated specialty.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested professionally.