Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

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• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
  
  
• Student Loan Repayment Program
  
  
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
  
  

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Days, prn

Shift : TBD

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic medical sonography procedures providing high quality exams for interpretation by a Radiologist. Sets up and assists in invasive procedures when ultrasound is used as a guidance tool. Performs all tasks necessary to provide quality patient care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Cooperates with all associates in proper conduct of the department.

• Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director.

• Follows the “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.

• Follows prescribed hospital safety standards.

• Maintains ethical, professional relationships.

• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

• Positions and transfers patients for exams.

• Assists physicians in performing invasive procedures, being responsible for checking necessary lab work pre-exam and for delivering specimens to appropriate areas of the hospital with proper paperwork.

• Practices sterile technique to prevent any contamination.

• Maintains adequate records per department and hospital policies.

• Follows AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) at all times.

• Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.

• Operates Cerner System proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level.

• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of Ultrasound Department.

• Produces quality diagnostic ultrasound images by using proper equipment technique and technical factors.

• Secures and restocks supplies as necessary.

• Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department policies

• Cooperates with all associates in proper conduct of the department.

• Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director.

• Follows the “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.

• Follows prescribed hospital safety standards.

• Maintains ethical, professional relationships.

• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

• Positions and transfers patients for exams.

• Assists physicians in performing invasive procedures, being responsible for checking necessary lab work pre-exam and for delivering specimens to appropriate areas of the hospital with proper paperwork.

• Practices sterile technique to prevent any contamination.

• Maintains adequate records per department and hospital policies.

• Follows AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) at all times.

• Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.

• Operates Cerner System proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level.

• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of Ultrasound Department.

• Produces quality diagnostic ultrasound images by using proper equipment technique and technical factors.

• Secures and restocks supplies as necessary.

• Performs all ultrasound procedures according to department policies

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

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• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School
  
  
• Preferred1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
  
  

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

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• Registered as Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  
  
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdominal or OB/GYN (RDMS)
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24023656

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.