PDR Ultrasound Technologist (PDR)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Mineral Community Hospital (MCH), we understand that our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of our community. MCH is a Level IV Trauma Receiving Facility. We provide inpatient, outpatient, 24-hour emergency room care, long-term care and physical therapy, as well as many other health care services you may not expect to find in a rural hospital and health center. As Mineral County's primary health care provider, we offer acute care services, both skilled and long-term care, and outpatient and physician services.

Overview
Are you looking or a change of scenery and outdoor activities galore? Are you tired of the fast paced, high-volume hospitals and clinics that push productivity demands more that quality patient time?

Mineral Community Hospital is looking for a PDR (as needed) Ultrasound Technologist to work within all departments at MCH. We are a 25-bed critical access hospital with outpatient services attached in a recently updated facility in beautiful Western Montana. Schedules are very flexible to help create a good work-life balance. Our staff are friendly and welcoming with great access to your providers, as well as hospital and administrative staff. Base Pat" $50/hour

Requirements & Duties

• Preferred to have graduated from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile people of all ages within the facility or on the phone.
• Must have knowledge of in-house sonography equipment.
• Experience in general, OB, vascular and breast ultrasound.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Must have knowledge of PACS systems.

Equipment/Skills

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile people of all ages within the facility or on the phone.
• Must be able to work with the patient’s physician in application of prescribed treatment, including prompt reporting of significant information that may influence the care of the patient.
• Must be able to collaborate with those who can contribute to the patient’s progress including patient, family nursing, and instruct or supervise supportive personnel.
• Must share knowledge and skills with other services and disciplines concerned with the welfare of the patient. Encourage interchange of information within the health care facility. Participate in policy making and administrative decisions relating to PT and patient care.
• Will continue to seek new knowledge professionally.
• Membership in APTA is optional, but supports growth of the profession, and improvement in patient care, code of ethics, and promotes raising the level of health in our community
• Must have knowledge of hydrocollator, paraffin, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, whirlpool, exercise, and any other equipment used in the PT department.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to work under pressure and perform multitasking duties under pressure with accuracy.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Able to complete tasks within a given time frame.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to assume ultimate responsibility regarding departmental operations.

Join us at MCH in creating an inviting atmosphere that enhances the experience of every patient!