Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

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. Submit your application for our Ultrasound Technologist opening with Rapides Regional Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

We are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications:

• Proficient in all Ultrasound and Vascular procedures.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all positioning techniques, technical factors and anatomical factors necessary to obtain quality images.
• Assists the radiologist and or other physicians as necessary.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule as required.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Responsible.
• Punctual.
• Dependable.
• Observes universal precautions and other health and safety rules of the department as well as those of the Medical Center.
• Participates in continuing education essential the field and for the betterment of the patient.
• Demonstrates good patient care skills.
• Communicates in a positive compassionate manor to all age groups.
• Able to modify job duties as necessary.
• Appropriately assesses the patient's pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions.
• Maintain HIPPA compliance.
• Maintain Imaging QA requirements.
• Consistently ensures prompt timely service to all outpatients.
• Monitors Patient Tracker consistently to make sure patients are not waiting excessively.
• Works to always meet or exceed patient's expectation for fast efficient and compassionate service.
• Maintains clean environment.
• Cleans equipment as required.
• Sanitizes equipment between each patient contact.
• Consistently uses kind words, salutations, smiles, etc promoting a friendly approach during all patient interactions.
• Consistently wears name badge while at work.
• Takes call according to schedule.
• Always wears name badge.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving.
• Ability to perform all common Ultrasound/Vascular imaging procedures without assistance.
• Proficient in use of Medi-Tech Radiology Information System.
• Proficient in use of current U/S systems and related equipment.
• Knowledge of location of and use of MSDS, Emergency Response Manual, Crash Cart, O2 Shut off, Fire extinguishers, Exits.
• Competent in PACS usage.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel as required.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.
• Have knowledge of hospital policies.
• Understand functions of the other departments.
• Compile and maintain quality assurance data as appropriate.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and general population.
• Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner.
• Appropriately assesses the patient's pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to review exams for technical accuracy.
• Ability to present exams to the interpreting physician in a concise and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate pertinent data to the ordering provider, nurse, or other care giver as appropriate.
• Ability to perform exams with accuracy and efficiency in a variety of work conditions.
• Able to flex work schedules as needed to meet the needs of the department.
• Ability to offer compassionate care to all patients.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Graduate / GED
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or Registered Vascular Technician (RVT)