Ultrasound Technologist - Part Time 48 Hours / Pay Period, Benefit Eligible - Bronson Battle Creek

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist operates sophisticated equipment to perform a diverse range of non-invasive ultrasound scans on different parts and systems of the body. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This is a part-time role at Bronson Battle Creek, with a variable second-shift schedule and 24 scheduled hours per week (48 hours per pay period). The position is benefit eligible. The technologist receives and escorts patients, reviews pertinent information, explains examinations, positions patients, and performs diagnostic ultrasound scans in consultation with a radiologist. The role also includes maintaining equipment and rooms, performing quality control and basic maintenance, responding to emergencies as needed, documenting patient and file information, keeping supplies stocked, and supporting on-the-job training for students, assistants, and other technologists.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school of Ultrasound/Sonography, completion of an accredited sonography program, or a Certificate of Completion of a hospital-based program or an associate degree from an accredited school of Radiology Technology.
Six months to one year of on-the-job clinical experience and training.
BLS certification required within 6–12 months after hire.
For general ultrasound positions, registry eligibility or registration with ARDMS in OB/GYN and Abdomen, including the Physics board exam. Registry-eligible technologists must attempt Physics, OB/GYN, and Abdomen registries within nine months of hire and successfully complete all three within 12 months of hire.
For dedicated breast center positions, registry eligibility or registration in Breast through ARDMS, including the Physics board exam, or through ARRT Breast Sonography. Registry-eligible technologists must attempt the breast registries within six months and successfully complete the ARDMS route (including Physics) or ARRT route within nine months of hire.
Ability to operate basic computer programs associated with departmental record keeping.
Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with patients, physicians, and others in difficult or sensitive situations, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness.
Customer-service orientation.
Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Positive attitude.
Ability to sustain alertness and concentration during detailed, repetitive, interactive, or computer-based work.
Ability to stand and walk considerably, lift light objects up to 20 pounds regularly, assist with heavier tasks such as moving patients, and assume positions or motions that may cause fatigue.

Responsibilities

Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, and explain the examination.
Position patients to obtain the results specified for diagnosis.
In consultation with a radiologist, perform diagnostic ultrasound scans using high-frequency ultrasound equipment to image organs, masses, and fluid accumulations for physician interpretation.
Operate equipment properly and carefully; perform regular maintenance and quality-control work; promptly report malfunctions and needed adjustments or repairs.
Perform first aid as required and assist during adverse reactions to contrast media or other emergencies.
Observe and practice sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintain accurate patient and file documentation.
Maintain appropriate supply levels in assigned areas.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for newly hired ultrasound technologists or technologists needing additional training on new procedures.
Provide excellent customer service when answering the phone.