Ultrasound Technologist needed in Iowa

Job Description

Seeking a full time Ultrasound Technologist to join a great team in Southeast Iowa! This is a full time role offering competitive compensation and full benefits.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The ultrasound technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound exams within the Ob Gyn Clinic. They will participate in quality improvement and other duties

SUPERVISOR – Clinic Manager & Director of Practice Management

Chief Nursing Officer / Nursing Supervisor when applicable

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

·        Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·        Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; appropriately prioritizing and communicating messages to the provider.

·        Maintains accurate and continued documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.

·        Completes all provider assignments/patient follow-up by the end of each day.

·        Maintains patient exam rooms, patient restroom, and workstations according to standard.

·        Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

·        Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards educating patients and families as needed.

·        Ensures an adequate stock of supplies assisting in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

·        Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

·        Reviews Athena workflow dashboard and completes necessary tasks.

·        Verifies schedule one week in advance to confirm patient information, including demographics, insurance and due date are properly entered.

·        Inputs ultrasound report into patient’s Athena chart.

·        Enters ultrasound charges into Athena the following business day.

·        Maintains daily and monthly logs as required

·        Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

·        Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information.

·        Ability to communicate effectively.

·        Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations.

·        Ability to train and mentor new staff members.

EDUCATION

·        Graduate of School of Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE 

·        1 or more year experience in general ultrasound

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

·        ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound

·        Current BCLS certification

·        Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates