Ultrasound Tech-CMDI

Fairview Health Services•Princeton, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians by creating diagnostic images appropriate to the patient’s age and ordered exam. The role is responsible for meeting established standards of practice and patient care, managing supplies and equipment, and coordinating teamwork with members of the health care team. The technologist will cover hospitals in Crosby, Minnesota, and Aitkin, Minnesota.

Requirements

Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible.
ARRT registered or ARDMS registered in one specialty within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
ARDMS registered in multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Perform examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner.
Verify patient identification and documentation, and review physician orders before exams or procedures.
Communicate pertinent information to appropriate healthcare professionals and convey initial findings and clinical data to radiologists.
Produce quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol.
Communicate with and educate patients regarding pertinent information throughout the exam.
Recognize visualized structures and understand their significance.
Accurately produce and record measurements according to protocols.
Participate in creating a culture of patient safety and demonstrate knowledge of facility emergency preparedness.
Ensure patient data integrity and accurately complete computer functions, including editing, scheduling, billing, and status changes, in a timely manner.
Accurately identify images, prepare records, and manipulate and archive digital images.
Assemble similar relevant exams and reports.
Document initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses, and results in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Participate as an active team member; orient and mentor new employees and students.
Participate in department and facility process and quality improvement initiatives.
Take responsibility for personal and professional development to maintain current knowledge required for the position.
Clean and maintain rooms and supplies.
Meet Imaging customer service expectations.
Operate equipment correctly according to accepted standards, guidelines, and manufacturers’ information for use; identify and respond to equipment problems to maintain equipment in working order according to department guidelines.
Acquire technical competency as new technology is introduced and optimize equipment use.
Execute downtime procedures.