Ultrasound Technologist – Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for Mary Immaculate Hospital to perform ultrasound procedures and provide direct patient care in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have certification in ultrasound technology and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Qualifications

• Credentialed in Ultrasound technology (e.g., RDMS, ARRT).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures and produce diagnostic images.
• Direct patient care ensuring comfort and safety.
• Document sonographer impressions and relay findings.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Ultrasound

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)

Job description

Ultrasound Technologist – Mary Immaculate Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Ultrasound Technologist (PRN) – Mary Immaculate Hospital

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e. venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Licensing/Certification

Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by one of the following: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)

Education

Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
• Participates in performance improvement projects
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.
• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
• May also perform other related patient care duties

Skills

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• meets deadlines
• prioritizes work
• works independently
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data
• draws logical conclusions
• critical thinking and understanding
• oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• flexible and able to adapt to change.
• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
• create and maintain a good working relationships
• receive constructive feedback
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
• Customer Service

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Radiology - Ultrasound - Mary Immaculate

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .

About the company

Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.2 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 18 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 24,000 caregivers helping people in seven states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served.

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