Ultrasound Tech - General

Ultrasound Technologist

Receive 17 Weekday Nights 26 Weekend Nights and 15 Weekend Day shift differentials. Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors including but not limited to experience education and other business and organizational considerations. Full Time Shift: Days. Perform comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound imaging examinations in accordance with established guidelines and protocols under the supervision of a perinatologist for subsequent evaluation and treatment. Ob/Gyn high-risk obstetrical examinations include but are not limited to: comprehensive ultrasound examinations nuchal translucency fetal echocardiograms Doppler assessment of the middle cerebral artery umbilical artery ductus venosus uterine artery biophysical profiles and endovaginal scans. Competence in performing ultrasound-guided invasive procedures including amniocentesis chorionic villus sampling and other procedures required in Maternal-Fetal Medicine settings. Adherence to protocols and procedures in high-risk settings. Must be able to work independently and as a team with excellent communication skills. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Patient Safety 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies procedures and protocols
• Patient Safety 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Patient Safety 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Patient Safety 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Patient Care - Position and transfer patients comfortably
• Patient Safety 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• Patient Care - Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdominal obstetric gynecological small parts and minor surgical procedures
• Patient Care - Select and operate equipment select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs assessment
• Patient Care - Obtain patient history and clinical data for correlation with sonogram maintain records of examination data and other pertinent information on patient
• Scheduling - Schedule cases to coordinate with other patient exams
• Environment - Maintain aseptic work area maintain adequate supply levels
• Quality - Perform quality assurance tasks in calibrating and adjusting equipment
• Supplies - Assist designated supervisor in monitoring inventory
• Training - Educate staff in didactic and/or clinical techniques of diagnostic sonography

Qualifications:

Education: Essential: Program Graduate Education specialization: Ultrasonography CAAHEP Accredited (AMA) Experience: Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential: 1 to 3 years OB/GYN and/or MFM experience Credentials: Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Valid New Mexico Driver's License UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days ARDMS or Ultrasound Cert from Amer Reg Radiologic Technolog NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT) ARDMS - Fetal Echocardiography Physical Conditions: Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Working conditions: Essential: Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials Subject to random alcohol and substance testing May be required or is required to perform on-call duties Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required