Ultrasound Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Johnston-Willis Hospital is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to obtain quality ultrasound images and provide professional, courteous patient care. The technologist follows established scanning protocols and adjusts them as needed, manages ultrasound equipment, and uses independent judgment in complex diagnostic ultrasound situations. The role also includes operating Meditech and PACS, verifying physician orders and charges, preparing examination rooms, maintaining supplies and room cleanliness, and assisting with patient care during medication administration and biopsies. The technologist reviews exams for technical accuracy, completes verification in PACS, assists with PACS cleanup, maintains educational requirements, and protects confidential employee and patient information. This is a PRN opportunity.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
Vocational school graduate.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or ARRT-R (Radiography).

Responsibilities

Obtain quality ultrasound images of patients.
Follow established scanning protocols and adjust protocols as required.
Manage ultrasound equipment and recognize significant diagnostic information.
Use independent judgment and make decisions in complex situations involving diagnostic ultrasound.
Perform necessary computer operations, including Meditech and PACS.
Enter proper charges and verify referring physicians’ orders.
Provide professional and courteous patient care.
Prepare examination rooms for ultrasound procedures.
Monitor supplies inventory and maintain room cleanliness and a neat appearance.
Assist the radiology nurse or radiologist with administering medications, performing biopsies, and providing patient care.
Review each exam for technical accuracy, including image quality and anatomical positioning, and complete the verification process in PACS.
Assist the Facility System Administrator and Diagnostic Supervisor with PACS cleanup, including unarchived images and unspecified items.
Complete and maintain educational requirements.
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and patient information according to policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts