What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company?
Title-Ultrasound Technologist
- About Facility:
o Total licensed beds are 373 (344 acute = 29 IP Rehab). Of those, approximately 46 are ICU beds, with approximately 40 progressive care beds. We also have approximately 70 observation beds.
o We do not have a Trauma Designation.
▪ The ED is 30 beds.
o We offer X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine, with Radiology Nursing support. - Department Information:
o Our IP Census is around 400.
o We perform an average of 48 studies/day, more during the week, less on weekends.
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 yrs
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? yes - Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o We serve IP, Obs, OP, and ED patients.
o Ultrasound services we provide include general, vascular, OBGYN, small parts, and ultrasound guided invasive procedures.
o Our Ultrasound team rotates to our on-campus Rehab facility to provide ultrasound imaging. - Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required.
o BLS - Skills required:
o Invasive procedures such as paracentesis/thoracentesis. General, limited OB, and vascular studies including, but not limited to, ABI/WBI/TBI, upper and lower arterial, upper and lower venous, venous insufficiency, temporal arteries, palmar arch studies, upper and lower extremity vein mapping, arterial thoracic outlet studies, AVF mapping, pseudoaneurysm eval, carotid, liver doppler, renal artery, liver/renal transplant, TIPS, aorta, appendix, intussusception, pyloric, breast limited (r/o abscess only), chest, OB 1st/2nd/3rd limited, neonatal cranial, testicular, soft tissue and hernia evaluation. - Support within the Department:
o Guest Services/Transport for IP & Obs patients that require transport to the department.
o Radiologist onsite 7 days per week from 0800-1700
o Radiologist Client onsite weekdays 0700-1630 and weekends 1200-1630 - Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o RIS: Epic Radiant
o PACS: Philips iSite
o Department specific Equipment:
▪ Siemens Sequoias
▪ Parks FlowLab
▪ Trophon - Floating: No
- Orientation (facility and unit):
o Administrative onboarding (Epic, eLearnings, policy review, etc.) – 1 day
o 2 days to 10 days departmental (as needed) - Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Black
o Parking: Employee designated surface lot and parking decks available at no cost
- The Ultrasound Technologist prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring
- physicians. Performs ultrasound exams in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Provides adequate
- patient care as it relates to the exam requested. Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency.
- Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
- Assists Radiologist in performance of invasive procedures
- Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the
- department
- Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every staff member is
- a Caregiver, whose role is to meet the needs of each patient.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant Director, Lead Sonographer and/or Engineer.
- Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies.
- Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Assists in keeping the area completely stocked.
- Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always
- Interpersonal skills required
Education
Certification / License
- Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of
- Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or if a new graduate, registry eligible
- New graduates must pass their registry within one year or employment date
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
- Completion of a comprehensive, medical diagnostic ultrasound program
- Physical Requirements
- Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds
- with assistance. Work requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting during normal
- operation. Requires mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials. Motor coordination
- needed to operate heavy and delicate equipment. Intact sense of sight and hearing
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