Ultrasound Technologist - Urology Clinic

UnityPoint Health; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 100,805,000 - 151,236,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in the Quad Cities area seeks an Ultrasound Technologist for the Urology Clinic. This PRN or as-needed position involves producing diagnostic ultrasound studies and supporting physicians with interpretation and patient communication.

The role requires ARRT or ARDMS credentials, ARDMS CEU maintenance, BLS, and a high school diploma with ultrasound tech education. Clinical care, patient education, and strict adherence to HIPAA/safety policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Clinical excellence and patient care as a core duty.
• Development and patient education to support clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Produces diagnostic ultrasound in accordance with department techniques and procedures.
• Assist physician in interpretation of exam aspects.
• Explain procedures to patients and families to ensure understanding.
• Coordinate work schedule for efficient patient flow.
• Maintain sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination.
• Assist in patient transfer and positioning.
• Ensure requisitions are complete and exams stored properly.
• Maintain knowledge of all ultrasound equipment.

Skills

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Development and Patient Education

Education

High School diploma

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology School or ARRT registered

ARDMS CEU requirements

BLS

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• Salary Range: $35.18 - $52.78/hr*
• Department: Urology- Quad Cities
• Shift: PRN
• Job ID: 185524

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• Salary Range: $35.18 - $52.78/hr*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Urology- Quad Cities
• Shift: PRN
• Job ID: 185524

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Ultrasound Technologist

Urology Clinic

PRN or As-Needed Hours

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Produces diagnostic ultrasound of patients in conformance with established department techniques and procedures by the proper selection and accurate operation of equipment and knowledge of technical factors.
• Assist the physician in the interpretation of the technical aspects of the completed examination.
• Provide proper explanation of procedures to patients, their families, and others as needed to insure the patients understanding of the examination to be performed.
• Coordinate the work schedule for patients and procedures for efficient patient flow.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevent cross-contamination while assisting physicians with procedures.
• Assist in transfer of patients to and from the examination table and provide proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required.
• Evaluate requisitions for the proper and accurate completion of ultrasound examinations, complete additional paperwork for recordkeeping, and aid in the proper storage of completed exams.
• Maintain knowledge of all Ultrasound Equipment in the department.

Development and Patient Education

• Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.
• Meet the department work schedule.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.
• Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.
• Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
• Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma.
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology School or ARRT registered.

License/Certifications

• ARDMS Registered/Eligible.
• Maintain ARRT or ARDMS CEU requirements.
• BLS
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.