Ultrasound Technologist | PRN | Germantown | Comprehensive Breast Center

Memphis Hospitals•Germantown, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound and non-invasive vascular equipment to perform ultrasound and non-invasive vascular examinations. The technologist provides patient assessment, communicates findings, and models behavior consistent with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values. This PRN role is at the Methodist Comprehensive Breast Center in Germantown. The position includes maintaining equipment and image quality, supporting the development of colleagues, contributing to quality activities, and coordinating patient-care and department communications. The technologist also maintains supplies, uses the RIS/PACS system within the scope of the position, participates in assigned meetings or committees, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer—Abdomen credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Skill in performing ultrasound examinations in the designated area.
Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, including patient records and technical manuals.
Ability to communicate verbally with coworkers, physicians, patients, and patients’ families.
Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including medium work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, or Vascular Technology.
Bachelor’s degree; preferred fields include Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound/Sonography, or Vascular Technology.
Technical degree or diploma in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Ultrasound/Sonography.
Registered Vascular Technologist credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer—Obstetrics and Gynecology credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
No prior work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound examinations according to the Radiology/Ultrasound Procedure Guide.
Provide ongoing patient assessment through observation and review of patient records; report findings accurately and on time.
Guide and teach others to support their development.
Promote professional practice among members of the radiological services care team.
Participate in quality monitoring and evaluation activities and maintain measures to meet hospital, DNV, and other quality standards.
Maintain optimum equipment performance by performing appropriate quality-control tests and adjustments to maximize image quality.
Seek continuing education to enhance technical skills and improve examination quality.
Coordinate patient-care and department-related communications among radiological services team members.
Attend and participate in departmental or hospital committees and group meetings when appointed or assigned.
Maintain inventory of film, drugs, and other expendable supplies.
Demonstrate competent operation of the RIS/PACS system within the scope of the job.
Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.