Ultrasound Technologist

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. Note: This is a full time Day shift position. Schedule is rotating, 1st week you will work one shift of 10:00am- 8:30pm the 2nd week you will work two shifts of 10:00am-8:30pm.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited ultrasound program
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with Abdomen and OB/GYN registry upon Hire
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of experience
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Responsibilities

Consistently meets work schedule.
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 work flow tasks.
Utilizes IT help desk when appropriate.
Must be able to train in their areas of competency
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.
Ultrasound Tech II competencies as performed at Technologists working location: Intraoperative Neurosonology Pyloric stenosis Allen’s test Venous Insufficiency PVR Fusion Guided Prostate Biopsies Space OAR w/ fiducial placement All Biopsies All Drainage procedures
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.