Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Great River Health Systems; Burlington (IA); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Zusammenfassung

Great River Health Systems in West Burlington, IA is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and generate high-quality images for radiologists. You will prepare patients, document histories, and communicate findings to physicians.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or Ultrasound, ARDMS preferred, and BCLS/First Aid per AHA. Weekend call rotation and holidays may apply, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifikationen

• AA/AS degree in radiologic technology or ultrasound program (required).
• ARDMS preferred; ARRT/ARRT upon hire required (if applicable).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid (AHA) required.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter (Child and Dependent Abuse) required.

Aufgaben

• Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Provide sonographic findings to physician for diagnosis.
• Explain procedure and prepare patients for exams; assess patient history.
• Maintain patient records and PACS data; ensure image quality and safety.

Kenntnisse

Ultrasound operation

Patient positioning

Image quality assessment

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology/Ultrasound

Tools

PACS Imaging System

ARDMS certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

## Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic ImagingApply: West Burlington, Iowa: Part time: Posted Today: R-09252**Minimum Hiring Wage:**From $35.79 per hour**Job Details:**$15,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates! Scheduled Hours: 7:30am - 5:00pm Weekend Call Rotation and Holiday Rotation Required**Job Description:****A Brief Overview** Operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by the radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, basic computer skills, and PACS. Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork-oriented atmosphere. Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, ensuring comfort, and obtaining relevant medical history. Perform: General Abdominal Sonography, Vascular Sonography (Doppler), OB/GYN Sonography, Small parts Sonography, and US procedures for all patient populations. **What you will do*** Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.* Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.* Use of a PACS Imaging System* Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.* Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.* Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, applying gel, and positioning them properly.* Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.* Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.* Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.**Qualifications:*** Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program **Required*** American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Preferred* 1-3 years Health care experience Preferred* Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association Required* Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Required* Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Required* Ultrasound Tech American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (United States of America) Upon Hire Required or* Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Upon Hire RequiredCall rotation may be required. Iowa Permit to Practice may be required if Ultrasound Tech will also perform x-rays.**Benefits:****We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:*** Competitive base pay* Matching retirement programs* Health, Dental and Vision plans* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans* Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D* Paid time off (PTO)* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Employee Referral Bonus Program* Discounted cafeteria meals* Paid Parental Leave* Employee Service Recognition program* Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity*Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.*