Ultrasound Tech PRN/Part-Time

North Platte Valley Medical Center • Saratoga, WY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

We are looking for an Ultrasound Technician to join our team and work directly with patients to perform ultrasound/sonogram procedures. This position will play a vital role in helping Doctors, and other healthcare professionals diagnose and treat patients in our facility.

JOB SUMMARY/DESCRIPTION:

The Diagnostic Ultrasound/Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.
Responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA).
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Ultrasound/Sonographer includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures.
Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity”.
Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography exam ordered by the referring provider in accordance with professional and organizational protocols.
Use independent, professional and ethical judgement to safely perform sonographic exams.
Identify and document any limitations during the exam.
Review images and address appropriate worksheets.
Maintain patient privacy HIPAA.
Will perform clerical duties as necessary and directed by radiology leadership.
Will participate in continuing education in an effort to maintain high quality services.
Will schedule patients/exams as needed.
Adheres to established departmental/organizational policies/procedures/protocols.
Must participate in departmental QA/QC programs.
Interacts with patients, providers, vendors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner.
Verifies patients using a minimum of two patient identifiers.
Provides excellent customer service, explaining exam information to our patients in a clear manner.
Completes exams and charges appropriately.
Cleans and disinfects equipment accordingly.
At times, is able to address departmental needs with little to no support.
Rotates shifts and works holidays as required in clinics or hospital.
Performs ancillary duties as requested by Radiology leadership.
Able to work well in situations of stress.
Must be able/willing to take call as needed/required.
Must be able/willing to learn other imaging modalities as needed.
Must be willing and able to cover in other clinics throughout the CRH system.
Able/willing to perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

ARDMS licensure required, OB/GYN preferred, abdominal small parts, vascular-minimum lower extremity venous, Echo preferred.
BLS

Job Type: PRN/Part-Time

Benefits:

Simple IRA company match
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule: One to two days a week 8-5.

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