Ultrasound Technologist - PRN

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist works on the Diagnostic and Imaging team at Baptist Health in Lexington, Kentucky, providing patient-focused ultrasound services. The role produces quality images for Radiologist review, follows department protocols, monitors patients throughout exams, and assists Radiologists and authorized providers with exams and procedures. The technologist also supports patient flow, staff training, student instruction, image quality review, accreditation, and equipment and software selection.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited education program in sonography or equivalent.
• Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification or eligibility for certification.
• Must obtain ARDMS certifications in Abdomen and OB-Gyn; if not certified upon hire, certifications must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Current CPR for Healthcare Providers.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; if not already certified, it must be obtained within 30 days of the hire date.
• Less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, employees, and related individuals.
• Set a positive example through professional knowledge, appearance, conduct, and interactions.
• Maintain a professional work environment and follow hospital policies and guidelines.
• Plan and execute daily patient flow and staff scheduling.
• Supervise and instruct ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Help train new employees on equipment functionality, exam protocols, and modifications.
• Produce quality images for Radiologist review and prepare image copies and release records in the electronic health record.
• Verify that images are archived to PACS and report issues to the PACS administrator.
• Send images to the tele-radiology service after hours as instructed.
• Participate in image Peer Review with the US Coordinator.
• Work with the US Coordinator and Radiologist on ACR accreditation as needed.
• Assist the US Coordinator, Radiology Manager, and Radiology Director with equipment and software selections.
• Verify exam orders, patient name and birth date, and patient history.
• Document incidents related to patient care in electronic health records.
• Perform and document time-out procedures for invasive procedures.
• Follow department protocols for all exams and provide initial interpretations according to protocol.
• Coordinate patient exams with transport and nursing units.
• Continuously monitor patients during exams.
• Assist Radiologists and authorized providers with exams and procedures as necessary.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions, a personalized tool for comparing plan value based on expected medical needs, premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and other plan features

What This Job Offers

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