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:
* Flex/PRN to help cover scheduling gaps. There will be a dedicated shift every other week. Guaranteed 8-12 per pay period.
* 2- 12hr Holiday call shifts per year
* General imaging to including abdominal, small parts, GYN, OB ( 1st,2nd,and 3rd Trimester), procedures and pediatrics. Exam load varies on any give day. 24hr period is between 25-35 exams.
* Phillips equipment.
* Nampa Ultrasound prides themselves on their unique, collaborative relationship between providers and technologists, a high culture of safety in alignment with system goal, and cross-campus collaboration and standardization.
* Staffed 24/7
Minimum Qualifications for this Role:
* Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree
* Licenses/Certifications:
* American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
* Must have current certification in one of the following areas: Abdomen, Breast, OBGYN
* Departments (at Treasure Valley sites only) requiring additional certification: ▪ Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Woman's Clinic, and Maternal Fetal Medicine departments require Nuchal Translucency (NT) certification from the Fetal Medicine Foundation
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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