Ultrasound Technologist II PRN

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) and retirement resources

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist II to perform sonography procedures under radiologist supervision, including biopsies. You will participate in quality improvement activities and comply with safety guidelines and accreditation standards.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited radiologic or sonography program, ARDMS/ARRT certification, vascular registration with additional areas, BLS, and at least one year of hospital sonography

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology or School of Sonography.
• Current ARDMS/ARRT registration/certification in good standing (S).
• Registered in vascular and at least three of OB/Gyn, AB, BR, FE/PS or RVT; BLS required.
• Minimum of one year hospital department experience in medical sonography, including biopsies.
• Able to complete sonography exams accurately as ordered by physicians.
• Experience with radiology information systems to access prior reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and interventional sonography including biopsies.
• Adhere to policies, safety, infection control, and accrediting standards while performing procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care teams and manage stressful situations.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology or Sonography program

ARDMS/ARRT certification

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Ultrasound Technologist II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Research Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under limited supervision but the direction of the radiologist, the Ultrasound Technologist completes sonography procedures including routine sonograms as well as interventional sonograms including biopsies. Sonographers participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Improvement activities. Sonographers work within the guidelines established in the policies and procedure manual and complies with all safety and infection control guidelines. Sonographers work in accordance with JCAHO, State or other regulatory or accreditation agencies in the performance of their duties.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and or School of Sonography. Two year program or fouryear BA program in Radiology Technology followed by training in sonography or completion of requirements from an accreditedschool in sonography including meeting all clinical requirements.

• Current registration/licensure/certification in good standing withthe American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (S).

• Must be registered in vascular and a minimum of three of the following areas: OB/Gyn, AB, BR, FE/PS or RVT. Basic Cardiac LifeSupport (BLS) required. As department becomes ACR accredited may be required to obtain specific certifications such as breastsonography

• Minimum of one-year hospital department experience in medical sonography to include biopsies.

• Able to accurately complete sonography examinations as ordered by referring physicians.

• Experience with radiology information systems to obtain previous examination reports.

• Able to communicate effectively with all patients, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel. Able to handle

  periods of intensity with calm. Able to work in stressful situations while maintaining composure and perform required sonographicduties regardless of the patient’s condition.

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Student Tuition Assistance program provides a monthly benefit of 100 for eligible full-time colleagues and 50 for eligible part-time colleagues.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes womens services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status