Ultrasound Tech | Germantown | PRN

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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital time type:
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The Credential-Eligible Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for operating Ultrasound equipment and Non-Invasive Vascular equipment to perform Ultrasound and Non-Invasive Vascular examinations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

** A Brief Overview
** The Credential-Eligible Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for operating Ultrasound equipment and Non-Invasive Vascular equipment to perform Ultrasound and Non-Invasive Vascular examinations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

** What you will do
*** Performs Ultrasound examinations as established in the Radiology/Ultrasound Procedure Guide.
* Provides ongoing patient assessment through observation of patient and records; reports findings accurately and on time.
* Assists in the development of others through guidance and teaching.
* Promotes professional practice of all members of the radiological services care team. Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities and maintains measures to ensure hospital, DNV and other quality standards are met.
* Ensures that equipment performance is optimum, performs appropriate quality control test and adjustments to maximize image quality.
* Proactively seeks out appropriate continuing education offerings to enhance technical skills and improve exam quality.
* Ensures that patient care or department related communications are coordinated among all radiological services team members.
* Attends and participates in, as a member or chairperson, in departmental/hospital committees or group meetings as appointed or assigned.
* Maintains supply inventory, including film, drugs, and other expendable supplies.
* Demonstrates knowledge and competent operation of RIS/PACS system within the scope of job position and function.
* Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.  
** Education/Formal Training Requirements*
* * Required - Associates Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Preferred - Associates Degree Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
* Preferred - Associates Degree Nursing
* Preferred - Associates Degree Occupational Therapy
* Preferred - Associates Degree Physical Therapy
* Preferred - Associates Degree Radiology
* Preferred - Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy
* Preferred - Associates Degree Vascular Technology
* Preferred - Bachelor's Degree
* Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
* Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Ultrasound/Sonography
* Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Vascular Technology
* Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
* Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Ultrasound/Sonography  
** Work Experience Requirements*
* * Preferred - No prior work experience  
** Licenses and Certifications Requirements*
* * Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
* Required - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Preferred - Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* Preferred - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography  
** Knowledge,

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