Ultrasound Technologist, Full-time, Days- $7,500 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound exams appropriate to the patient population and may assist physicians with procedures. The role includes transporting medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area. The technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound exams according to approved procedures, protocols, and standards of practice for speed, organization, precision, and accuracy, while adhering to department productivity standards. Within the scope of practice and applicable institutional and departmental policies, the technologist receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners. The role previews ultrasound images for accuracy, prepares and sends preliminary reports to designated viewing systems, and performs section-specific imaging quality-control procedures. The technologist assists physicians with procedures and ensures required supplies and devices are prepared in accordance with infection-control policies and practices. Responsibilities also include timely documentation in applicable electronic medical record systems, workbooks, and logs; performing shift-related duties; following sterilization protocols and high-level disinfection processes as applicable; and operating, calibrating, and maintaining imaging equipment and accessories. The technologist reports defective equipment, marks it out of service, helps obtain service for equipment that is down, and participates in evaluating new imaging equipment. The technologist provides age- and population-appropriate education to patients and families and participates in performance-improvement activities and department or organizational committees.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical diploma in sonography or a related field (minimum).
- Certification in area of specialty (required).
- Current BLS certification (required).
- Must be eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required).
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or college diploma in a related field (preferred).
- ARRT and/or CRT certifications (preferred).
- One year of radiologic/imaging experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams using approved procedures and protocols in accordance with standards of practice and department guidelines.
- Adhere to department productivity standards and, within scope and policy, receive and transcribe verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners.
- Preview ultrasound images for accuracy and prepare and send preliminary reports to designated viewing systems.
- Perform section-specific imaging quality-control procedures using established technical factors and image identification.
- Assist physicians in procedures and prepare necessary supplies and devices in accordance with infection-control policies and practices.
- Document accurately and promptly in applicable electronic medical record systems, workbooks, and logs.
- Perform weekend and shift-beginning or shift-ending duties as applicable to the shift assignment.
- Follow sterilization protocols and perform high-level disinfection as applicable.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain imaging equipment and accessory instruments.
- Immediately report defective equipment, mark it out of service, and take an active role in obtaining service for equipment that is down.
- Participate in evaluation of new imaging equipment.
- Provide patient and family education appropriate to age and demographic population.
- Participate in performance-improvement activities and department or organizational committees.
- Transport medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and retirement benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $600 per calendar year for eligible job-related education, training, seminars, licensure renewal, workshops, conferences, and courses.
- Tuition loans of up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved certificate or degree programs, including prerequisites for approved degree programs.
- Critical Pipeline Loans of up to $5,250 for specified degree programs at approved accredited schools; loans may be forgiven after 12 months of eligible employment following completion of the term for which the loan was given.
- Advancement and leadership opportunities.
- $7,500 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
