Ultrasonographer MultiModality

Capital Health System, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA - Healthcare

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health System, Inc. seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform general, perinatal, and vascular ultrasounds, ensuring high patient care and safe, organized work areas.

You will work independently, maintain equipment, and collaborate with physicians to review exams and ensure proper documentation. Qualifications include accredited ultrasonography education, ARRT(S)/RDMS, and BLS certification; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography including general, perinatal, and vascular procedures.
• ARRT (S) and CCI-RVS OR RDMS Ob/Gyn and RDMS Abdomen registries and RVT/RVS certification.
• Recent hospital experience or graduate from an accredited school in vascular and general sonography.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider or BLS Heartsaver.

Responsibilities

• Performs first trimester perinatal, vascular, and general ultrasounds.
• Applies ultrasound principles with appropriate technique and positioning for optimal exams.
• Adheres to policies to optimize examinations for interpretation.
• Provides accurate data, clinical history, and interpretations for all exams.
• Completes temporary reports and patient charting in the HIS/PACS.
• Collaborates with perinatologists, radiologists, referring physicians, or vascular surgeons.
• Sends images to PACS and maintains equipment and exam rooms in a safe condition.
• Ensures rooms are stocked and procedures are readily available for examinations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Vascular testing awareness

Education

Ultrasound program graduate

Tools

PACS

Job description

Position Overview

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB) Performs general, perinatal and vascular ultrasounds. Ensures a high standard of patient care and evaluation. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of employees and patients. Works independently and completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography including education for general, perinatal, and vascular procedures.
• ARRT (S) and CCI-RVS OR RDMS Ob/Gyn and RDMS Abdomen registries and RVS or RVT certification.
• Experience: Recent hospital experience as a vascular and general sonographer or recent graduate of an accredited school.
• Demonstrates familiarity with ACR standard exams.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider OR BLS Heartsaver.
• Knowledge and Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills. Basic computer skills and ability to use software to perform vascular testing.
• Special Training: Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
• Reporting Relationships: Does this position formally supervise employees? No

Essential Functions

• Performs first trimester perinatal ultrasounds, vascular ultrasounds, as well as general ultrasounds.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of ultrasound and vascular principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal exams.
• Adheres to departmental policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Provides accurate interpretable data, relevant clinical history and technical interpretation results for all exams performed.
• Completes temporary ultrasound reports in ultrasound record keeping computer system and complete patient charting.
• Collaborates with appropriate physicians (Perinatologist, Radiologist, referring Physician and or Vascular Surgeon) in reviewing ultrasounds.
• Sends images to PACS.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work area in a neat and safe condition, ensuring the safety of patients and employees.
• Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment.
• Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and exam rooms are readily available for procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department.
• Performs routine maintenance and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Adheres to proper infection control techniques to maintain established standards for patient safety.
• Adheres to patient safety practices in the department at all times demonstrated by the use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient observation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Walking , Push/Pull , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
• Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA - Dependent Care
• FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Less than 10 years of service - $5,000
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - 10+ years of service - $10,000
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
• Spouse - Voluntary Life
• Employee - Voluntary Life
• Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay Range: $36.40 - $47.57

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice Capital Health Benefits

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.