Advanced Ultrasound Technologist

Description

Summary:

This Job works within the scope of practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. This Job must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The Technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the needs of that patient and take direction from the Radiology Medical Director, understand patient assessment/treatment procedures, and document appropriate procedural information in the patient's medical record. Responsible for accurately and responsively performing varied and moderately complex clinical tasks. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists clinical team members and department or unit management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Assists with regulatory compliance. May be asked to participate in educational presentations to staff/students. May serve as a functional mentor. Expected to be an active/current member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program or other accepted and approved equivalent required
• Associate degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in at least 3 Ultrasound disciplines:
• Abdominal
• Echocardiography (adult, fetal or pediatric)
• OG/GYN
• Vascular
• Breast
• Musculoskeletal
• 3 years of clinical experience preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Sonography (S) by ARRT or Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS required
• Requires one or more of the following specialties:
• Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS\
• Fetal Echocardiogram (FE) RDMS or RDCS by ARDMS
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
• Pediatric Sonography (PS) RDMS by ARDMS
• Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) RDCS by ARDMS
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
• State Licensure required if in New Mexico
• DMS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time