Ultrasound Technologist | 36 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Parental Leave

Long-Term Disability

Résumé du poste

Great River Health seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and produce quality images for physicians. You will perform General Abdominal, Vascular Doppler, OB/GYN, and small parts exams, document history, and ensure patient comfort.

Responsibilities include selecting settings, preparing patients, observing image quality, and using PACS imaging systems. Iowa-based role with call rotation and potential weekend/holiday shifts; ARDMS/ARRT credentials preferred and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology or Ultrasound.
• ARDMS preferred; ARRT acceptable.
• 1-3 years healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS/First Aid required per American Heart Association.
• Iowa mandatory reporters for child and dependent adult abuse.

Responsabilités

• Provide sonogram and summary of findings to physician.
• Decide image scope based on findings and extend if needed.
• Use PACS imaging system.
• Adjust equipment/settings to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Prepare patient and obtain medical history.
• Maintain patient records and images.

Formation

Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasound program

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

1-3 years Health care experience

Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association

Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter

Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter

Ultrasound Tech ARDMS or Radiology Technician ARRT credential

Outils

PACS Imaging System

Description du poste

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 Required

Call 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.