Technologist-Ultrasound Certified PRN

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Ultrasound principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements

• Recent experience as a Ultrasound Technologist (preferred).
• Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or new graduate who is waiting to take the registry. Proof of registry (by primary source) must be available within 120 calendar days of graduation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• New graduate who will obtain required registry within 120 days of hire; BLS certification within 14 days of hire; RVT; ARDMS.
• ARDMS (preferred).