Registered Nurse - ER / Emergency Room - $20,000 Sign-On

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager and / or Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality Ultrasound images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran

Responsibilities

Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work-up

• 1.1 Follows routine protocols and / or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non-compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review.

Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.

Performs various record-keeping tasks in order to ensure department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Participates in various learning opportunities in order to further personal knowledge / skills and assists with teaching or training others.

Employee follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.

To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required to meet one of the following : AS degree preferred and graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography., AS degree and graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction., Graduate of Bachelor's program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine sonography.

LICENSURE

ARDMS certification to include Abdomen (AB) within six (6) months of hire is required (ARRT Sonography is also acceptable, but RDMS (Abdomen) AB certification is required to be obtained within six (6) months of hire date). Vascular certification is required to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire date. OB / Gyn Certification is required within eighteen (18) months of hire date. CPR certification is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in routine ultrasound imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / Pacs applications, good organizational and communication / customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift (patient transfers) and push 40 lbs (portable US equipment).

YNHHS Requisition ID

150556