Ultrasound Technologist PRN

About the Role

Under limited supervision and the Radiologist's direction, the Ultrasound Technologist completes sonography procedures including routine sonograms and interventional sonograms such as biopsies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Ultrasound procedures as ordered and per protocol.
• Perform Ultrasound-guided biopsies and various centesis procedures.
• Perform Ultrasound vascular procedures (documented cross-training required prior to unsupervised studies).
• Demonstrate working knowledge of each Ultrasound system within the department.
• Act as a team builder and team player.
• Interact with customers in a pleasant, positive, and courteous manner.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Control.
• Work within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures manuals.
• Comply with all infection control and safety procedures.
• Work in accordance with JCAHO, State, and other regulatory or accreditation agencies, including the vascular accreditation body.
• Provide care for patients across all age groups: birth to pediatric (1–11 years), adolescent (12–17 years), adult (18–64 years), and geriatric (65 years and older).
• Complete documentation in patient and departmental records.
• Maintain equipment, including high-level disinfection (HLD), and uphold safety and infection control practices.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and/or School of Sonography (two-year program or four-year BA program in Radiology Technology followed by sonography training).
• Completion of requirements from an accredited school in sonography, including meeting all clinical requirements.
• ARRT and/or ARDMS registry eligible required upon hire.
• ARDMS and RVT registration required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year of hospital department experience in medical sonography, including biopsies.

Benefits

Lafayette Regional Health Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs may include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the Organization

Lafayette Regional Health Center is a 25+ bed critical access hospital accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide compassionate, high-quality acute and outpatient medical care in a small-town environment, operating three physician clinics throughout Lafayette County. Located in historic Lexington, Missouri—50 miles east of Kansas City—we are part of HCA Healthcare Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and the surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.