Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. The role provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner and performs a variety of technical procedures using ultrasound to support diagnosis of disease or pathology. The technologist may be required to learn vascular exams, such as venous duplex scans, and must use appropriate ultrasound modalities for the anatomy examined. The role requires proficiency in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding related technology. The technologist works under Radiology leadership and supports patient comfort, privacy, and safety throughout examinations. The position may also include other related patient-care duties. The position is PRN at St. Rita’s Medical Center; scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0.01, with all work shifts indicated.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ultrasonography program and registry eligible with ARDMS or ARRT as a Sonographer.
- Certification or registration with ARRT or ARDMS is required.
- Obtain advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT within two years if not already held.
- 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.
- Understand oral and written communications and organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
- Make decisions with significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact beyond it.
- Remain flexible and adapt to change.
- Maintain ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist and good working relationships; receive constructive feedback.
- Follow the SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or American Medical Association allied health training program in Ultrasound.
- One year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
- Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Experience with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
- Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and verify patient identification and related information to ensure the appropriate procedure is performed.
- Explain procedures to patients and prepare them by obtaining and recording patient history and consent when applicable.
- Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures; monitor the patient and medical equipment and report changes to patient care services.
- Document sonographer impressions and relay findings to physicians.
- Obtain and record images demonstrating normal and pathological findings, and document pertinent information such as laboratory values and patient histories.
- Maintain clinical competency for patients across age groups, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as required by the facility.
- Participate in performance-improvement projects and help the department achieve successful 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.
- Demonstrate favorable guest relations and promote hospital values in daily work.
- Perform other related patient-care duties as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.
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Education Level
Associate degree
