Ultrasound Technologist

Fairview Health Services • Maplewood, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Fairview, we are now seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our vascular team with a home base of our Maplewood Clinic and Specialty Center, with additional travel to our Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, MN! This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2 weeks) position that will work Monday through Friday from 7:15AM - 3:45PM. No weekends!
Performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams under the direction of a Radiologist.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• Regist Diag Med Sonographer within 90 Days
• RVT within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• 1 year hospital-based experience
• Proficiency in breast, general, interventional, OB and vascular ultrasound

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of thorough, diagnostic ultrasound exams.
• Educates patients prior to and throughout their ultrasound exam. Ensures all patient questions are answered and focuses on minimizing patient anxiety.
• Prepares for exams prior to patient's arrival. This includes reading the provider s order, reviewing pertinent medical history, consulting with clinician or radiologist, preparing paperwork and gathering supplies.
• Facilitates the performance of interventional procedures such as reading the provider s order, gathering medical history, coordinating care with other departments, setting up correct equipment and supplies, using proper sterile technique and communicating appropriately with performing physician.
• Makes quick and patient focused decisions in times of high patient volume and rapid change.
• Keeps patient environment and workspace clean and organized, which includes stocking linen and supplies in an organized and timely manner.
• Completes requisitions and charges for supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring our patients receive prompt diagnosis and care.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees