Ultrasound Technologist Weekend Option

The University of Kansas Health System•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Deliver diagnostic imaging services to all patients by providing modern medicine and compassionate care. This includes inpatient, outpatient and emergent ultrasound procedures. The technologist must work independently or with a team of other professionals that include other technologists, nurses and radiologists to deliver outstanding diagnostic imaging service.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited ultrasound program
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 180 Days

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) is only required to those not currently registered as RT (R)(ARRT) in addition to another ultrasound registry
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with Breast registry

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and application of all Ultrasound exams and procedures on inpatients, outpatients, and ECC.
Accurately and efficiently performs all scans requested. Has the department/machine ready for use for next shift.
Performs technical and clerical duties for all Ultrasound examinations/procedures, add-on patients, and Q.C./Q.I. functions for equipment.
Immediately reports equipment malfunction, concerns, and anomalies to the department manager/director and Biomed Department.
Understands log-off, shut down, re-boot, hard shut down and, turn on processes.
Understands the importance of providing quality and timely customer service for any ordering physician.
Assists Radiologists and other medical staff performing patient care procedures such as patient lifting, I.V. insertion, drawing blood, or others, as assigned.
Provides patients with accurate procedure detail. Communicates with the patients and gives the customer their business card upon departure. Utilizes the five points of communication: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You.
Implements the Language of Caring lessons into their customer service skills.
Understands all computer/software applications that are required to perform day, evening, and night workflow tasks. Utilizes IT help desk when appropriate.
Available to assist in other departments when needed or assigned. Individual capitalizes on all licenses, certifications, and qualifications that they obtain.
Verifies orders in the patient chart/EMR. Reviews Radnet/Powerchart for relevant information that pertains to the wellbeing of the patient. Ensures consent form is signed for appropriate designated exams. Ensures that equipment operation and techniques are safe for all patients. Has understanding of concerns pertaining to MRI Safety and Radiation Safety. ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
Monitors supplies and informs ordering individual of supplies that need to be ordered in a timely manner. Performs assignments such as restocking supplies as needed or requested. Participates in regular inventory process and checks expiration dates on all items.
Understands the evolution of business, technologies, and processes. Shows initiative to accept challenges with a positive attitude. Comprehends that changes occur that require flexibility.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.