PRN Ultrasound Technologist | St. Rita's Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to perform ultrasound procedures at St. Rita's Medical Center. This role involves direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety, and requires relevant certifications. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and the position offers opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by ARDMS or ARRT.
• BLS Basic Life Support required.
• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures and produce images for interpretation.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Document findings and relay to physicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Associates in Ultrasound Technology

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)

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Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e., venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
• Participates in performance improvement projects
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.
• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
• May also perform other related patient care duties
  
  
  

Licensing/Certification

Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)

Education

Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Skills

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• meets deadlines
• prioritizes work
• works independently
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data
• draws logical conclusions
• critical thinking and understanding
• oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• flexible and able to adapt to change.
• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
• create and maintain a good working relationships
• receive constructive feedback
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
• Customer Service
  
  
  

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Bending 67-100%

Sitting 67-100%

Walking 67-100%

Standing 67-100%

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

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