Ultrasound Technologist- PRN

Overview

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care. This is a PRN position working in a fast-paced outpatient environment. Opportunity to have scheduled and non-scheduled hours.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.
• Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain.
• Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such.
• Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.
• Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner.
• Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.
• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment.
• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and equipment.
• Explain exam to patients/parents.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
• Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.
• Adhere to all OSHA regulations and practice personal radiation safety within the department.
• Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance; calibrate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation; stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication; actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers; attend to important details using Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior.
• Attend carefully to important details and self-check behavior and performance.

• Minimum Education - Graduate of approved program in Ultrasound Technology
• Minimum Work Experience - Clinical ultrasound experience in a hospital environment
• Licenses and Certifications - ARDMS registration required

• Maintain ARDMS certification.
• Biennially update CPR certification.
• Complete mandatory annual reviews.
• Attend seminars and in-services.
• Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural and ethnic differences.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity; maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

• Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change; identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.

• Use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things.