Ultrasound Technologist, Logan Primary Care
About The Position
Position Summary Responsible for performing a variety of duties in relation to imaging patients and ensuring smooth operations of the Ultrasound department while providing appropriate levels of patient care and customer service. The Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVT) performs high-quality, non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols. This role is responsible for producing diagnostic images of the arterial and venous systems, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. For the Logan Primary location only: Responsible for performing a variety of duties in relation to imaging patients and ensuring smooth operations of the Ultrasound department while providing appropriate levels of patient care and customer service. The Registered Sonographer (RDMS) performs high-quality, non-invasive - ultrasound examinations in accordance with established protocols. This role is responsible for producing diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Radiology/Ultrasound or Certificate Program in Radiology/Ultrasound
- RMDS or ARRT (S) registered or registry eligible
- Registry eligible must have proof of passing ARDMS SPI exam prior to start date and passing score on any one corresponding specialty exam within six months of hire.
- BLS
- Must be vascular certified with RVT, RVS, AART (VS)
- RDMS registered or registry eligible
- Registry eligible must have proof of passing ARDMS SPI exam prior to start date and passing score on BR specialty exam within one year of hire or hold ultrasound AART (BS).
- ARRT (R) registered (within 90 days of hire) - ARRT registered in Mammography within 1 year of hire.
- IEMA – Radiography Accreditation (within 90 days of hire)
- 1-3 years Vascular Sonography experience preferred (RVT only)
- 1-3 years Sonography experience preferred
- Intermittent hand manipulation required
- Intermittent lifting and carrying of 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- dual registry (RVT/RDCS) or cardiac experience
- dual registry (RVT)
Responsibilities
- Manages processes effectively in regard to employee/patient safety.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required.
- Promotes culture of process improvement by participating in unit/department based programs that supports the system’s process improvement goals.
- Actively participates in system-wide or hospital based teams as needed
- Performs ultrasound and radiography exams as appropriate
- Utilizes PACS and EMR systems
- Maintains appropriate IV/Contrast competency (Breast Center locations not required).
- Follows established protocols and procedures for proper patient position, exposure control and radiation protection
- Communicates clearly and effectively with all involved in patient care process
- Cleans and inspects departmental equipment
- Cleans and stocks imaging rooms
- Performs vascular ultrasound exams as appropriate
- Utilizes Merge and EMR systems
- Maintains appropriate IV/Contrast competency (Echo only).
- Communicates clearly and effectively with all involved in patient care process
- Cleans and inspects departmental equipment
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
