Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Bath Township, 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. The technologist may be required to learn vascular exams, such as venous duplex scans, and provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under Radiology leadership, the technologist performs technical procedures using ultrasound to help diagnose disease or pathology.

The role includes evaluating patients and confirming their identities and relevant information; explaining procedures and preparing patients; maintaining patient comfort, privacy, and safety; monitoring the patient and equipment; documenting impressions and relevant clinical information; and acquiring images that demonstrate normal and pathological findings. The technologist maintains competency across patient age groups as needed, participates in performance improvement and agency audits, supports student education and new-staff orientation, and performs high-level disinfection of probes according to Joint Commission standards. The role uses different ultrasound modalities according to the anatomy examined and requires proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy and related technology. Other related patient-care duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and registry eligible with ARDMS or ARRT as a Sonographer.
• Certification or registration with ARRT or ARDMS.
• Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions, meet deadlines, prioritize work, and work independently.
• Ability to identify and understand issues and problems, examine data, draw logical conclusions, and apply critical thinking.
• Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Ability to make decisions with significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside that unit.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Ethical relationships and practices appropriate to a technologist.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships and receive constructive feedback.
• Knowledge of the SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.
• Customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or completion of an American Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in ultrasound.
• Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT; if not already obtained, it must be obtained 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 and prepare patients by obtaining and recording patient history and consent forms when applicable.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures; monitor the patient's condition and equipment, and report relevant changes to patient care services.
• Document sonographer impressions and relay findings to physicians.
• Obtain and record images that demonstrate normal and pathological findings, and document pertinent information such as laboratory values and patient histories.
• Maintain clinical competency for patients across age groups 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.
• Use ultrasound modalities appropriate to the anatomy being examined.
• Promote favorable guest relations and the hospital's values in 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, and 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree