Ultrasound Technologist - Radiology - St. Rita's Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lima, OH

15h

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. The role provides direct patient care compassionately and promptly, and performs a range of technical procedures under Radiology leadership to support diagnosis of disease or pathology. The technologist may be required to learn vascular examinations, such as venous duplex scans, and must use ultrasound modalities appropriate to the anatomy being examined. The position also requires proficiency in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding related technology.

The technologist evaluates patients and verifies identification and procedure information, explains procedures, prepares patients, and obtains and records history and consent when applicable. They ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety, monitor the patient and equipment during examinations, document impressions and pertinent findings, and relay findings to physicians. They maintain clinical competency across patient populations as required by the facility, participate in improvement projects and audits, assist with student education and new-staff orientation, and perform high-level probe disinfection according to Joint Commission standards. The role also includes promoting positive guest relations and may include other related patient-care duties.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program.
• Registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or as a Sonographer through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Certification or registration with ARRT or ARDMS.
• 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 outside the immediate work unit.
• Adapt to change and maintain ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist.
• Create and maintain good working relationships and 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 (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound.
• One year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT.
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Experience with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and verify patient identification and related information to ensure the appropriate procedure is performed.
• Explain procedures and prepare patients, including obtaining and recording patient history and consent forms when applicable.
• Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures; monitor the patient's condition and medical equipment, and report changes to patient care services.
• Document sonographer impressions and relay findings to physicians.
• Obtain and record images that demonstrate normal and pathological findings; document pertinent information such as laboratory values and patient histories.
• Demonstrate and maintain clinical competency for patient populations including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as required by the facility.
• Participate in performance-improvement projects.
• Assist the department in achieving successful results in federal, state, and local agency audits.
• Participate in educating and instructing students and orienting new staff.
• Perform high-level disinfection of probes in accordance with Joint Commission standards.
• Use appropriate ultrasound modalities for the anatomy being examined and recognize cross-sectional anatomy and related technology.
• Promote favorable guest relations and the hospital's values in daily work.
• Perform other related patient-care duties as needed.
• May learn and perform vascular examinations, including venous duplex scans.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree