Ultrasound Technologist - Baylor

Fairview Health Services • Edina, MN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Fairview, we are now seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team at Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This is a .9 FTE Baylor (work 48 hours, paid for 72) position that will work every Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 10PM. The Technologist position provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient exam ordered. Responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all of the members of the health care team. This position will adhere to a Baylor Schedule which will be designated by the hospital.

Requirements

• ARRT Radiology Tech within 180 Days

Nice To Haves

• Diagnostic MED Sonographer ARDMS registered in multiple specialties

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Verifies patient identification and documentation
• Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure.
• Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate health care professional.
• Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol.
• Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
• Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance.
• Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols.
• Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologists.
• Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility
• Ensures patient data integrity
• Accurately completes computer functions; edits, scheduling, billing, and status changes in a timely fashion.
• Performs accurate image identification, record preparation, and digital image manipulation and archiving.
• Assembles similar relevant exams and reports.
• Documents initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses/results, or interventions consistent with established policies/procedures/guidelines.
• Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines and according to manufacturers’ Information for Use
• Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to Department guidelines
• Acquires technical competency as new technology is introduced into the facility.
• Correctly operates and optimizes the use of equipment.
• Executes downtime procedures

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees