Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist for our Covington Radiology department located within our Covington hospital. Shift/Hours: PRN, Any shift Professionally trained technologist familiar with various ultrasound modalities for the completion of invasive and non-invasive examinations. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

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• Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner
• Must assist the physicians with invasive procedure and must be able to prep and monitor the patients during the procedure.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of ordered US procedure. This service provides diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Performs routine maintenance in cleaning all equipment. Complies with house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations for cleaning transducers.
• Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards. They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately.
• Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies. Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
• Reviews images for high quality. Assist in performing QC, QA, QI or ACR as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Graduate of either an ARDMS or ARRT approved program
• Must be in the process of being certified by the ARDS or ARRT in their specific specialty area.
• Complete appropriate ARDMS or ARRT certification in their specialty area within 12 months of Ultrasound program completion.
• Failure to achieve certification within 12 months may result in end of employment or alternative job placement.
• CPR certified
• For associates that drive company vehicles:
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be insurable by the Hospital insurance carrier.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, ultrasound equipment, QC and HIS.
• Will be familiar with all B-mode, real time, and color flow application.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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