Advanced Ultrasound Technologist - Maternal FetalMedicine

Description

Summary :

This Job works within the scope of practice as defined by

the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American

Society of Radiologic Technologists. This Job must be able to

handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound

equipment. The Technologist must be able to handle all patients

according to the needs of that patient and take direction from the

Radiology Medical Director, understand patient assessment / treatment

procedures, and document appropriate procedural information in the

patient's medical record. Responsible for accurately and

responsively performing varied and moderately complex clinical

tasks. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity. Assists

clinical team members and department or unit management in

determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Assists with

regulatory compliance. May be asked to participate in educational

presentations to staff / students. May serve as a functional mentor.

Expected to be an active / current member of the American Institute

of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Demonstrates adherence to

the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.

Maintains

consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with

appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,

professionalism, and reliability.

Promotes

staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating

with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal

work environment.

Promotes exceptional

physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to

radiologists and referring physicians.

Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality

of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential

information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned

job duties.

Appropriately adapt assigned

patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate

the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,

age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient

served.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State

and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Performs examinations / procedures as

needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the

Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and / or documented

competencies.

Demonstrates flexibility by

working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or

required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned

and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to

follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate

any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if

needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any

equipment malfunctions to the Director / Manager and / or Biomedical

personnel; does appropriate follow-up.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program or

other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Associate degree

preferred

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in at least 3

Ultrasound disciplines :

• Abdominal

Echocardiography

(adult, fetal or

pediatric)

years of clinical experience preferred

Basic

computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications

Sonography (S) by ARRT or Abdomen (AB) RDMS by

ARDMS required

Requires one or more of the

following specialties :

Breast (BR) RDMS by

ARDMS

Fetal Echocardiogram (FE) RDMS or RDCS by

ARDMS

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB / GYN) RDMS

by ARDMS

Pediatric Sonography (PS) RDMS by

ARDMS

Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by

ARDMS

Pediatric Echocardiography (PE) RDCS by

ARDMS

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by

ARDMS

State Licensure

required if in New Mexico

DMS by MIRTP

NMED

BLS

required

Work Schedule :

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work

Type : Full

Time