Lead Ultrasound Technologist - PRESNow Menaul

Location Address:
7400 Menaul Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110

Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $34.68Maximum Offer $52.95

Summary:
The Lead Technologist provides support to their designated areas, peers and direct leader to ensure safe practices and optimal workflow. Performs imaging studies as licensure allows and according to established practices and procedures. Takes call if necessary, assists in creation and maintenance of staff schedules, assists with training of new employees, participates in hiring processes, orders supplies and other duties as determined by direct manager in addition to all responsibilities pertaining to technologist workflow at PresNow.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full timeFTE: 1.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:
*Performs imaging and completes exams as determined by an ordering physician/radiologist under the policies and procedures set forth by PHS and direct leadership.
*Verifies correct patients and procedures utilizing established best practices and professional communication skills.
*Educate patients prior to procedures, explains what to expect and answer patient questions.
*Provides written documentation of procedures performed and patient history pertaining to procedures performed.
*Assists providers, RNs, EMTs, RTs, front office staff, and leaders with patient care needs within their scope of care and training level.
*Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, safety and quality assurance.
*Assists in maintaining upkeep of department and equipment, including ordering and stocking supplies, cleaning, correcting IT issues, and communicating with appropriate parties to maintain facilities and equipment.
*Attends/participates in departmental staff meetings, pertinent in-services, workshops/seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development as determined by licensure requirements and assignments from leadership team.
*Assists leaders with staff schedules, creating processes to ensure consistency and fairness in filling staffing needs as needed.
*Provides proof of competency as required by annual and periodic skills assessments.
*Plans and coordinates organizational change in alignment with company goals.
*Anticipates and addresses customer needs in all forms related to licensure, training and scope of practice.
*Educate employees and customers to pertinent information regarding radiation safety, privacy, policies and procedures and workflow as needed.
*Functions as an effective team member through informational support, shift coverage, and responding to needs.
*Acquires and apply superior skills to achieve high quality outcomes.
*Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
*Associates degree, essential.
*Lift/push/pull over 80 pounds regularly.
*Reach over head and crouch to floor regularly.
*Stand/brisk walk regularly.
*Computer skills to include email, document creation/editing and typing at a minimum.
*Willingness to be in an indoor environment exposed to light, radiation and bodily fluids for entire shift.
*BLS
*NM Radiologic License
*ARRT License/ARDMS License

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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