Ultrasound Technologist
US-ID-Jerome
careers
Req #: 100661
Type: Flex
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our team of imaging professionals' pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. What You Can Expect: * Schedule: Flex/PRN to fill scheduling gaps due to sick call, PTO, etc. * Average of 7 per day including abdominal, small parts, GYN, first trimester, procedures and pediatrics with limited venous extremity vascular exams. * Canon Aplio equipment Minimum Qualifications for this Role: * Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree * Licenses/Certifications: Must have current certification in one of the following areas: * Abdomen (RDMS-AB) * Breast (RDMS-BR) * OBGYN (RDMS-OBGYN) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Sonography (ARRT-S) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. Responsibilities: Operates ultrasound equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. Prepares and assists patients during ultrasound exams and testing. * Technologists will educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions. * Technologist is responsible for the preparation of an adequate, complete, and current medical record for every individual evaluated or treated as a patient. Records must contain sufficient information to identify the patient, support the diagnosis, justify the treatment and document in the electronic health record. * Practice radiation safety guidelines specific to ALARA policy (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). * Performs daily quality control and equipment inspections as required. * Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and nurses that are specific to the exam being performed in order to assist the provider in the proper diagnosis. * Educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions. * Ensure the proper exam is being administered to the patient. Consult provider as needed. * Maintain proper inventory levels of all supplies as required. * Assist provider during invasive procedures. * Perform and document daily equipment inspections and high-level disinfection per department policy. * Participate in call rotation as needed. * May be responsible for US testing/accreditation requirements, site specific. * Performs the most advanced tasks with little to no supervision, according to the requirements of their designated unit and department. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree * Experience: 0 years relevant experience * Licenses/Certifications: * Must have current certification in one of the following areas: Abdomen (RDMS-AB), Breast (RDMS-BR), OBGYN (RDMS-OBGYN) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Sonography (ARRT-S) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
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