Ultrasound Technologist- Casual

St Croix Health•St. Croix Falls, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the St. Croix Health team as a Casual (PRN) Ultrasound Technologist! This flexible, as-needed position offers rotating 8-hour shifts to help support our patients and care team. This position is responsible for performing a variety of sonographic studies in a variety of settings. The Ultrasound Technologist interprets physician instructions, explains ultrasound procedures to patients, changes imaging parameters and selects options while operating ultrasound equipment.

Requirements

Registered by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registry eligible.
Registered in Abdomen (AB), and/or OB/GYN, Registry eligible upon hire
Registered in Vascular or registry eligible within 9 months of hire
Current BLS Certification (through American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS course)
Thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology and ultrasound technology practices and procedures
Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards
Able to contribute to small group projects
Work under general directions with little supervision
Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms
Use time efficiently maintaining department cleanliness and order
Mechanical abilities are helpful

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience performing a variety of US studies (Vascular, OB, General, and Breast) desired
2 years’ experience performing a variety of US procedures (Biopsy, Paracentesis, Clip placement) desired
Experience with GE a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision.
Assist radiologist as necessary
Work with lead technologists on development and maintenance of exam protocols
Enforce ultrasound safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Participating in safety plan development and execution
Participate in drills to assess safety protocols
Operate and document high level disinfection equipment
Follow through with patient exams and orders in the RIS, EMR, EHR.
Ensure orders are entered correctly
Enter appropriate charges based on exam(s) completed
Maintain ultrasound equipment.
Generate work orders for equipment repairs and keep current on work order status as necessary
Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist
Meet patient needs and conditions for exams.
Work with relevant physicians to create exam protocols
Partner with Lead Ultrasound Technologist to ensure new orders are correctly built in EMR and existing orders are valid/correct
Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment
Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department
Take time to share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals
Serve as a model professional