Ultrasound Technologist II

Ultrasound Technologist  – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

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

• 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: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Shift: Three 12-hour shifts 6pm - 6am/No Weekends/No call/1 Holiday per year

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission  

West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204 

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 II 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. An Ultrasound Technologist III will be required to have a minimum of 4 registries.

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%25 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%25 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

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School
  • Preferred 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience

     
• Basic Cardiac Life Support

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