Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

Midwest Radiology Outpatient Imaging Center - MWROI - Roseville, MN 55113

Overview

Salary Range $40.56 - $54.63 Hourly Position Type Casual Category Health Care

Description

This job is for a casual position to cover at all four Urgency Room locations including Eagan, Woodbury, Vadnais Heights, and Golden Valley.

Summary Of Position

Perform General, OB/GYN and Vascular ultrasound exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care.

Essential Functions

• Perform all ultrasound exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care in a timely manner.
• Obtain patient history, answer questions, and provide the patient with information about the exam and/or procedure so they are comfortable and thoroughly understand it.
• Work with the radiologists, referring clinics and/or patients to ensure the appropriate exams, films and medical records are correct and prepared for the exam.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete for the radiologist, referring clinic and the patient's medical records.
• Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, training new employees, stocking and/or ordering department supplies and assisting in other departments.

Daily Physical Demands Required For Performing Essential Functions Of The Job:

Requires a moderate amount of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, turning and repetitive motion; some bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to assist patients to walk, sit, stand and move to and from the exam table, wheelchair and/or Hoyer lift.

Environmental/working conditions:

• High-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.
• Low-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• RDMS or RDMS/RT (R) required.
• RDMS (OB), (RVT) registration required within one year of employment.
• 6-12 months ultrasound experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of basic sonography principles, procedures, methods and techniques required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
• Excellent patient care, problem solving, organizational, communication and technical skills required.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and with all levels of the organization required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment.
• Must be competent in using a computer keyboard, email, RIS and PACS or similar applications.