Ultrasound Technologist

Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

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 proceduresPerforms examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely mannerVerifies patient identification and documentationReviews physician order prior to exam or procedureCommunicates pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare professional.Achieves quality diagnostic images through accurate patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocolCommunicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of examRecognizes structures visualized and understands their significanceAccurately produces and records measurements according to protocolsAccurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologistsParticipates in crafting a culture of patient safetyDemonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facilityEnsures patient data integrityAccurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, and status changes in a timely fashionPerforms accurate image identification, record preparation, and digital image manipulation and archivingAssembles similar relevant exams and reportsDocuments initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses/results, or interventions consistent with established policies/procedures/guidelinesParticipates as an active team memberOrients and mentors new employees and studentsParticipates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiativesAssumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for positionCleans and maintains rooms and suppliesAccepts outstanding customer service expectations in ImagingCorrectly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines and according to manufacturers Information for UseIdentifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to Department guidelinesAcquires technical proficiency as new technology is introduced into the facilityCorrectly operates and optimizes the use of equipment and implements downtime proceduresQualifications:Required:Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible, including successful completion of sonography clinical requirementsARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 days of employmentAdditional registrations may be required for specific locations based on the sites accreditations (for example: ACR, AIUM, IAC) and/or regulatory requirementsBasic Life Support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and currentPreferred:Graduate of an accredited ultrasound programARDMS registered in multiple specialtiesby Jobble

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