Ultrasound Tech

Career Crunch; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The ultrasound technologist at Career Crunch performs ultrasound exams in the Ob Gyn Clinic, supporting patient safety and quality care. You will document findings and input ultrasound reports into Athena and manage scheduling data with the practice management system.

Adherence to office policies, patient education, and collaboration with the Clinic Manager and Directors are essential. Experience in general ultrasound and ARRT certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of School of Radiologic Technology.
• 1+ year experience in general ultrasound.
• ARRT registered or registry eligible in Ultrasound (RDMS).

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound exams in OB/Gyn clinic, prioritizing patient safety and care quality.
• Maintains documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments and changes.
• Inputs ultrasound reports into Athena chart and enters ultrasound charges the next business day.
• Maintains daily and monthly logs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Staff training

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

Job description

The ultrasound technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound exams within the Ob Gyn Clinic. They will participate in quality improvement and other duties

SUPERVISOR –

Clinic Manager & Director of Practice Management

Chief Nursing Officer / Nursing Supervisor when applicable

SUPERVISES –

No supervisory duties

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.


• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; appropriately prioritizing and communicating messages to the provider.


• Maintains accurate and continued documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.


• Completes all provider assignments/patient follow-up by the end of each day.


• Maintains patient exam rooms, patient restroom, and workstations according to standard.


• Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards educating patients and families as needed.


• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies assisting in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.


• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.


• Reviews Athena workflow dashboard and completes necessary tasks.


• Verifies schedule one week in advance to confirm patient information, including demographics, insurance and due date are properly entered.


• Inputs ultrasound report into patient's Athena chart.


• Enters ultrasound charges into Athena the following business day.


• Maintains daily and monthly logs as required


• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information.


• Ability to communicate effectively.


• Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations.


• Ability to train and mentor new staff members.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of School of Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE

• 1 or more year experience in general ultrasound

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound


• Current BCLS certification


• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates

Must-Have Requirements

1. ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound


2. Current BCLS certification


3. 1 or more year experience in general ultrasound