Overview
Fairview Health Services is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to join our Ultrasound department at our University of Minnesota Medical Center location in Minneapolis, MN.
At 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