Ultrasound Technologist III - PRN

Ultrasound Technologist III - PRN

Performs ultrasound studies according to established protocols or physicians' special instructions.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with a 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs studies accurately and efficiently in an effort to meet established turn-around times.
• Prepares reports for physician interpretation and ensures quality images are available for interpreting physician.
• Provides age appropriate care, anticipates patient/family needs, comfort and safety and assists with exceeding customer expectations.
• Experience performing abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, pediatric, small parts and vascular studies
• Participates with patient transportation.
• Assists with regulatory/accrediting agencies to insure departmental compliance.
• Performs department surveys and quality control on equipment and reports variances for service.
• Responds to on-call coverage in a professional manner and available in 1 hour.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?: No

Minimum Qualifications :

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school in Ultrasound or higher

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• Must be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), (VS) Vascular Sonography
• Must be credentialed in Abdomen (AB) and OB/GYN.
• Current BLS card within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Acceptable courses are American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years clinical experience post-graduation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of Ultrasound diagnostic techniques, treatment and education.
• Strong skills in using software such as Excel, Word, EMR Systems, etc.
• Medical terminology.
• Superb organization skills, follow-through and attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work: Occasionally exerting up to 25 lbs - frequently exerting up to 10 lbs. 11-25% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.