What are the responsibilities and job description for the As Needed* Ultrasonographer position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: Imaging- DQ
- Shift: PRN
- Job ID: 181063
UnityPoint Clinic
Ultrasound Tech
Dubuque, IA
PRN/As Needed
Why UnityPoint Health?
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- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
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Responsibilities
Accurately performs diagnostic exams of patients using a holistic approach in accordance with quality control regulations in a professional and courteous manner. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Produces diagnostic ultrasound of patients in conformance with established department techniques and procedures by the proper selection and accurate operation of equipment and knowledge of technical factors.
- Assist the physician in the interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination.
- Provide proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to insure the patients understanding of the examination to be performed.
- Coordinate the work schedule for patients and procedures for efficient patient flow.
- Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination while assisting physicians with procedures.
- Assist in transfer of patients to and from the examination table and provide proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required.
- Evaluate requisitions for the proper and accurate completion of ultrasound examinations, complete additional paperwork for recordkeeping, and aid in the proper storage of completed exams.
- Maintain knowledge of all Ultrasound Equipment in the department.
- Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.
- Meet the department work schedule.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
- Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
- Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
- Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
Education
- High School diploma.
- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology School or ARRT registered.
- Demonstrated ultrasound experience
- ARDMS Registered/Eligible.
- Maintain ARRT or ARDMS CEU requirements.
- BLS
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.