Ultrasound Technologist - Sign on bonus starting at $5k!

Overview

Are you an Ultrasound Technologist looking to elevate both your career and your income? We have an industry disrupting opportunity at Fairview with shift enhancements that work for you!

If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 3pm 11pm, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $6.

00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.

Why you'll love this opportunity :

• A flexible, yet steady and consistent schedule means you can maximize your earnings while maintaining balance
• A strong focus on a healthy work-life blend , so you can excel at work and enjoy your time off.
• A unique chance to stack your wages , giving you multiple ways to increase your income!

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus starting at $5000!

At the University of Minnesota Medical Center we continually aim to improve our patients' lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs.

We balance the latest in technology and treatments with patient-centered care. As the core teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School, our hospital is among the most respected in the nation, providing outstanding health care results.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical school and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in surgical techniques, breakthrough treatment and lifesaving therapies to train tomorrow's physicians.

Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest insights to patient care.

We are conveniently located on the East Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

We are looking for an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team!

Schedule : This position will be work a 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks). Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 3PM to 11PM on the evening, shift. Weekends as needed.

Benefits : This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, vacation, tuition and education reimbursement, and so much more!

Responsibilities Job Description

The Technologist position provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient exam ordered.

Responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all the members of the health care team.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner

Verifies patient identification and documentation

Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure

Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Achieves quality diagnostic images through accurate patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol

Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam

Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance

Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols

Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologists

Participates in crafting a culture of patient safety

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility

Ensures patient data integrity

Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, and status changes in a timely fashion

Performs accurate image identification, record preparation, and digital image manipulation and archiving

Assembles similar relevant exams and reports

Documents initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses / results, or interventions consistent with established policies / procedures / guidelines

Participates as an active team member

Orients and mentors’ new employees and students

Participates in department / facility process / quality improvement initiatives

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies

Accepts outstanding customer service expectations in Imaging

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines and according to manufacturers’ Information for Use

Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to Department guidelines

Acquires technical proficiency as new technology is introduced into the facility

Correctly operates and optimizes the use of equipment and implements downtime procedures

Qualifications

Required :

Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible, including successful completion of sonography clinical requirements

ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 days of employment

Additional registrations may be required for specific locations based on the site’s accreditations (for example : ACR, AIUM, IAC) and / or regulatory requirements

Basic Life Support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current

Preferred :

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program

ARDMS registered in multiple specialties