ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST - RADIOLOGY Part-time As Needed

Company: Deaconess Women's Hospital
Location: Evansville
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

The Women's Hospital is committed to recruiting and retaining top talent in a wide range of skills and occupations. We need exceptional people who share our passion for providing, family centered, high-quality care to fill clinical and non-clinical roles.
We are currently seeking a Per Diem Inpatient Ultrasound Technologist to join our team of professionals. The Per Diem Ultrasound Tech position will be responsible for performing diagnostic sonographic duties in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. This position will work as needed, hours will vary. WHY WORK FOR THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL?
We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated. Examples include flexible work schedules for early risers, night owls, weekenders and everyone in between; an extensive benefits package with retirement savings, comprehensive health insurance and pet insurance; and the ability to "give back" by supporting programs and charities in our community.
WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR ULTRASOUND TECH CANDIDATES?

• Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound.
• Maintain ARDMS or is ARDMS registry eligible which must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Six months of hospital experience with OB/GYN focus is preferred but not required.
• BLS training is provided and required within 6 months of hire. WHAT ARE THE ULTRASOUND TECH RESPONSIBILITIES? The Ultrasound Technologist performs scans of patients in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and scans of OB patients.
  • Essential Functions
    • Accurately documents findings for interpreting physician.
    • Accurately enters exam information into Viewpoint and PACS.
    • Consistently keeps department/equipment stocked and clean.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of EPIC processes, PACS, charges and confidentiality.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of equipment functions, safety, image transmission and troubleshooting.
    • Follows established guidelines for Trophon use.
    • Keeps current on department communications (emails, postings, monthly updates, etc.)
    • Performs quality, diagnostic exams according to protocols established by Perinatologist/Radiologists.
    • Performs patient exams within proper time frame.
    • Properly coordinates patient medical history and physical conditions with requested exam.
    • Properly recognizes and demonstrates knowledge of when/how to contact physicians for emergency results.
    • Properly relays findings to the interpreting physician.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures for ultrasound exams performed in surgery.
    • Performs EKG's and demonstrates knowledge of transmission and when/how to contact Cardiologist for routine and STAT orders.
    • Follow proper isolation precautions as indicated.
    • Assists in training of new sonographers and direct education of other medical staff members.
    • Performs quality, diagnostic high risk OB, GYN, and a variety of abdominal ultrasounds as well as performing ultrasounds on patients in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit according to ALARA guidelines
      
      
      
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