Ultrasound Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Under Radiology leadership, the technologist performs technical procedures using ultrasound to help diagnose disease or pathology and provides compassionate, timely direct patient care. The role may require learning to perform vascular exams, such as venous duplex scans, and using different ultrasound modalities depending on the anatomy examined.

The technologist evaluates and prepares patients, obtains and records relevant histories and consent when applicable, and helps ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety. They obtain and document images and pertinent clinical information, record sonographer impressions, and relay findings to physicians. The position also involves maintaining clinical competency across relevant patient populations, participating in quality improvement and audits, educating students and orienting new staff, and disinfecting probes to Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program.
• Registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or as a Sonographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Certification or registration with ARRT or ARDMS.
• Read and interpret written and oral instructions, meet deadlines, prioritize work, and work independently.
• Identify and understand issues and problems; examine data, draw logical conclusions, and apply critical thinking.
• Communicate orally and in writing and organize ideas into understandable terminology.
• Make decisions with significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor effects beyond it.
• Adapt to change, maintain ethical professional relationships, build good working relationships, and receive constructive feedback.
• Follow the SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or 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 communication system (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, verify patient identity and related information, and ensure the appropriate procedure is performed.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients by obtaining and recording patient history and consent when applicable.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety; monitor the patient and medical equipment during procedures and report changes to patient care services.
• Obtain and record images demonstrating normal and pathological findings, and document pertinent information such as lab values and patient histories.
• Document sonographer impressions and relay findings to physicians.
• Maintain clinical competency for applicable patient populations, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and assist the department in achieving successful federal, state, and local agency audits.
• Educate and instruct students and help orient new staff.
• Perform high-level disinfection of probes according to Joint Commission standards.
• Use appropriate ultrasound modalities for the anatomy being examined and apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related technology.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree