Ultrasound Technologist - Breast - Sign-on Bonus up to $6000!

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

Job Description:

Overview:The Ultrasound Technologist functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of high-quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. The technologist is responsible for performing the responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements (ARRT).This position is eligible for a new hire sign-on bonus up to $6000!Schedule: This is a .6FTE(48 hours worked per 2 week pay period). Typical work schedule will be weekdays. No weekends!Location: M Health Clinics and Surgery Center located in Minneapolis on the East Bank.About FairviewFairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the Universitys deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairviews extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.Responsibilities/Job Description:Performs diagnostic and therapeutic proceduresPerforms examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely mannerVerifies patient identification and documentation and reviews physician order prior to exam or procedureCommunicates pertinent information to the appropriate health care professionalAchieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocolCommunicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam and participates in creating a culture of patient safety.Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols and conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologistsDemonstrates 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 archiving. Assembles 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 suppliesCorrectly 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 competency as new technology is introduced into the facilityCorrectly operates and optimizes the use of equipment nad executes 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 employmentBasic Life Support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before date of hireAdditional registrations may be required for specific locations based on the sites accreditations (for example: ACR, AIUM, IAC) and/or regulatory requirementsPreferred:Graduate of an accredited ultrasound programARDMS registered in multiple specialtiesby Jobble

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