Ultrasound Technologist WEP

Lee's Summit Medical Center; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Tuition assistance

Education support

Life insurance

Job summary

Lee's Summit Medical Center is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform comprehensive sonography, including routine and interventional studies, under radiologist direction. The role includes biopsies, vascular exams, and adherence to infection control and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited radiologic technology program, sonography training, ARRT/ARDMS eligibility, and at least one year of hospital-based sonography experience including biopsies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program and/or school of sonography.
• ARRT and/or ARDMS registry eligible required upon hire.
• ARDMS RVT registration required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS Certification from AHA or Red Cross required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital sonography experience including biopsies.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound procedures as ordered and per protocol.
• Perform ultrasound-guided biopsies and various centesis procedures.
• Perform ultrasound vascular procedures with prior cross-training.
• Maintain working knowledge of all ultrasound systems in the department.
• Be a team builder and team player.
• Interact with customers in a pleasant, positive and courteous manner.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality control.
• Follow policies and procedures and infection control practices.
• Comply with JCAHO, state and other regulatory/accreditation agencies.
• Provide care for birth to geriatric age groups.
• Complete documentation and maintain equipment cleaning and safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Customer facing

Quality control

Infection control

Performance improvement

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

Sonography training / Radiology BA

ARRT/ARDMS registry eligible

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under limited supervision but the Radiologist's direction, the Ultrasound Technologist completes sonography procedures including routine sonograms and interventional sonograms including biopsies.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform Ultrasound procedures as ordered and per protocol
• Perform Ultrasound-guided biopsies and various centesis procedures.
• Perform Ultrasound vascular procedures. Technologists will need to have completed documented cross training prior to performing these studies unsupervised.
• Have working knowledge of each Ultrasound system within the department.
• Be a team builder and team player.
• Interact with customers in a pleasant, positive and courteous manner.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Control.
• Work within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures manuals.
• Comply with all infection control and safety procedures.
• Work in accordance with the JCAHO, State and other regulatory or accreditation agencies, including the vascular accreditation body.
• Will provide care for birth to pediatric, pediatric/child patients between 1 to 11 years of age; adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.
• Additional responsibilities include completing documentation in patient and departmental records, cleaning equipment including HLD and maintaining safety and infection control practices.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and/or School of Sonography
• Two-year program or four-year BA program in Radiology Technology followed by training in sonography or completion of requirements from an accredited school in sonography including meeting all clinical requirements
• ARRT and/or ARDMS registry eligible required upon hire
• ARDMS and RVT registration required within 12 months of hire
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one-year hospital department experience in medical sonography to include biopsies

Benefits

Lee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Lee's Summit Medical Center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital. We serve Lee's Summit and surrounding areas. Our services are supported by more than 300 physicians who represent more than 40 specialties. We have more than 500 highly trained colleagues and 60 volunteers. Our services and specialties include cardiology, cancer care, endoscopy, emergency services, imaging, neurology, pain management, and pulmonology. We offer physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sports medicine, respiratory care, women's care, and an array of surgical services. We have a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center. Our trained staff and experienced Medical Staff are ready to treat our community. Our hospital is affiliated with HCA Healthcare Midwest Health.

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