Ultrasound Technologist II

St. Mary's Medical Center•Blue Springs, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist II, also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Ultrasound Tech II. The Ultrasound Tech II performs advanced ultrasound services and diagnostic imaging procedures using ultrasound technology. Ultrasound Technologists play a critical role in the diagnostic process by providing high-quality ultrasound images that assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. Shifts Available: Days Employment Type: Part Time Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm Location: St Mary’s Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits

Requirements

RVT(ARDMS), RVS (CCI) or VS (ARRT) certification required within 90 days of hire and maintain.
In addition requires additional certification from ARDMS in Abdomen, Breast or /OB-GYN
Graduate an accredited vascular ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire
Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current
Proficient computer skills

Nice To Haves

Current experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing more complex patient cases and providing specialized care to patients with unique medical needs or conditions, this could involve collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop tailored imaging plans and treatment strategies
Operate ultrasound machines to produce real-time images of patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow, select appropriate imaging techniques and settings to capture clear and accurate images based on the specific clinical indication or area of interest
Interpret ultrasound images in real-time to assess the structure, size, shape, and function of organs and tissues within the body, identify any abnormalities, lesions, or pathology that may be present and communicate findings to radiologists or referring physicians
Proficient in using advanced imaging techniques and technologies, such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound, or ultrasound-guided procedures (biopsies, aspirations, injections, thoracentesis, and paracentesis procedures)
Perform a wider range of ultrasound examinations, including more complex or specialized imaging studies, this could involve imaging of specific organs or systems, such as obstetric, gynecologic, vascular, abdominal, cardiac, or musculoskeletal ultrasound