Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist
• About Facility:


o Total licensed beds are 373 (344 acute = 29 IP Rehab). Of those, approximately 46 are ICU beds, with approximately 40 progressive care beds. We also have approximately 70 observation beds.


o We do not have a Trauma Designation.
• The ED is 30 beds.


o We offer X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine, with Radiology Nursing support.
• Department Information:


o Our IP Census is around 400.


o We perform an average of 48 studies/day, more during the week, less on weekends.


o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 yrs


o Will you accept a first-time traveler? yes
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:


o We serve IP, Obs, OP, and ED patients.


o Ultrasound services we provide include general, vascular, OBGYN, small parts, and ultrasound guided invasive procedures


o Our Ultrasound team rotates to our on-campus Rehab facility to provide ultrasound imaging.
• Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:


o Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S) required.


o BLS
• Skills required:


o Invasive procedures such as paracentesis/thoracentesis. General, limited OB, and vascular studies including, but not limited to, ABI/WBI/TBI, upper and lower arterial, upper and lower venous, venous insufficiency, temporal arteries, palmar arch studies, upper and lower extremity vein mapping, arterial thoracic outlet studies, AVF mapping, pseudoaneurysm eval, carotid, liver doppler, renal artery, liver/renal transplant, TIPS, aorta, appendix, intussusception, pyloric, breast limited (r/o abscess only), chest, OB 1st/2nd/3rd limited, neonatal cranial, testicular, soft tissue and hernia evaluation.
• Support within the Department:


o Guest Services/Trasport for IP & Obs patients that require transport to the department.


o Radiologist onsite 7 days per week from 0800-1700


o Radiologist Pas onsite weekdays 0700-1630 and weekends 1200-1630
• Technology/Equipment:


o EMR: EPIC


o RIS: Epic Radiant


o PACS: Philips iSite


o Department specific Equipment:
• Siemens Sequoias
• Parks FlowLab
• Trophon
• Floating: If yes, where?


o No
• Orientation (facility and unit) :


o Administrative onboarding (Epic, eLearnings, policy review, etc.) - 1 day


o 2 days to 10 days departmental (as needed)
• Other notes:


o Scrub Color: Black


o Parking: Employee designated surface lot and parking decks available at no cost