Ultrasound Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner at their request. The role provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner and performs a variety of technical procedures using ultrasound to help diagnose disease or pathology. The technologist may be required to learn vascular exams, such as venous duplex scans, and must use different ultrasound modalities depending on the anatomy being examined. The role operates under the direction of Radiology leadership.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or as a Sonographer through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Certification or registration with ARRT or ARDMS.
• Able to read and interpret written and oral instructions, meet deadlines, prioritize work, and work independently.
• Able to identify and understand issues and problems, examine data, draw logical conclusions, and apply critical thinking and understanding.
• Able to communicate orally and in writing and organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Maintain ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist and good working relationships; able to receive constructive feedback.
• Follow the SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.
• Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or AMA allied health training program in Ultrasound.
• Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT; otherwise, must obtain within two years.
• One year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Training in EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Training in a picture archiving and communication system (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and verify patient identity and related information to ensure the appropriate procedure is performed.
• Explain procedures, prepare patients, and obtain and record patient history and consent forms when applicable.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures; monitor the patient and medical equipment, and report changes to patient care services.
• Document sonographer impressions and relay findings to physicians.
• Obtain and record images demonstrating normal and pathological findings, and document pertinent information such as laboratory values and patient histories.
• Maintain clinical competency in caring for patients across age groups, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as required by the facility.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Assist the department in achieving successful results in federal, state, and local agency audits.
• Participate in student education and instruction and orient new staff.
• Perform high-level disinfection of probes according to Joint Commission standards.
• Recognize cross-sectional anatomy and understand related technology.
• Promote favorable guest relations and hospital values through daily work.
• Perform other related patient care duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree