Us/Vascular Technologist II-PRN/Days

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

• Guides and mentors Ultrasound Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills knowledge and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement

• Facilitates open professional (verbal nonverbal written) communication to achieve mutual understanding role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special ultrasound exams. Also able to perform vascular ultrasound exams. Ultrasound exams use high-frequency sound waves to capture images.

• Proactively assesses identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning physiology procedure preparation and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.

• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures or special ultrasound procedures including assisting with sterile technique.

• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills terminology and language.

• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job role department and hospital safety standards practices and policies.

• Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes as appropriate.

• Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.

• Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Actively participates in special projects department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.

• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Ultrasound Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.

• Three years experience as a Ultrasound Technologist

• RDMS-OB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB/GYN (ARDMS) OR
• RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (ARDMS) OR
• RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (ARDMS) -- Breast (BR) credential earned prior to June 30 2010 will be accepted as referenced in American College of Radiology guidelines OR
• ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) AND
• ARRT-VS - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Sonography (ARRT) within 18 months OR
• RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI) within 18 months OR
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS) within 18 months AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.

• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and co-workers.

• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety quality personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers more than 200 beds 19 operating rooms and over 1500 employees with access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available including robotic and minimally invasive surgery full-spectrum heart care state-of-the-art imaging cancer care labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU neurology and neurosurgery orthopedics and sports medicine outpatient rehabilitation and 24/7 emergency services.