ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST - TRAVELER -

Patient Safety

• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

Patient Care

• PATIENT CARE - Position and transfer patients comfortably
• PATIENT CARE - Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, small parts, and minor surgical procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Select and operate equipment; select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs assessment
• PATIENT CARE - Obtain patient history and clinical data for correlation with sonogram; maintain records of examination data and other pertinent information on patient

Scheduling

• SCHEDULING - Schedule cases to coordinate with other patient exams

Environment

• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain aseptic work area; maintain adequate supply levels

Quality

• QUALITY - Perform quality assurance tasks in calibrating and adjusting equipment

Supplies

• SUPPLIES - Assist designated supervisor in monitoring inventory

Training

• TRAINING - Educate staff in didactic and/or clinical techniques of diagnostic sonography

Qualifications

• Education:
• Essential: Program Graduate
• Education specialization: Ultrasonography CAAHEP Accredited (AMA)
• Experience:
• Essential: 2 years directly related experience
• Nonessential: 1 to 3 years OB/GYN and/or MFM experience
• Credentials:
• Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• Essential: Valid New Mexico Driver's License
• Essential: UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days
• Essential: ARDMS or Ultrasound Cert from Amer Reg Radiologic Technologist
• Essential: NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT)
• Essential: ARDMS - Fetal Echocardiography
• Physical Conditions:
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Working conditions:
• Essential: Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials
• Subject to random alcohol and substance testing
• May be required or is required to perform on-call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Additional Information

Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available