Ultrasound Technologist
Ultrasound Technologist
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Job Description
Overview
Presbyterian is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to join our dynamic healthcare this role you will ensure the successful transmission of images to PACS while scheduling ultrasound cases to align with other patient exams. Educating patients about procedures answering their questions and documenting vital information such as blood pressure readings and post-procedure follow-ups will be key aspects of your responsibilities. Youll manage records using Radiology Information Systems and other hospital tools as needed.
This position involves assisting physicians with procedures like needle biopsies amniocentesis and renal biopsies by scanning patients marking body areas determining angles for punctures and maintaining sterile techniques. You will adhere to radiology and ultrasound policies ensuring compliance with quality assurance safety and infection control standards. Additionally youll position and transfer patients maintain department equipment and order or stock supplies as needed.
Your role will include attending staff meetings participating in in-services and workshops for professional development and taking calls for ultrasound procedures. You will also oversee and evaluate student ultrasound technologists contributing to the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
If youre committed to excellence in patient care and are passionate about advancing your expertise join us at Presbyterian to make a meaningful impact in the field of healthcare.
Type of Opportunity: Part Time (0.3 FTE/12 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days
How you grow learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunities
Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Shift differentials for nights and weekends
Differentials for higher education certifications and various lead roles
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
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This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)
Qualifications
- Two years radiology ultrasound specific college coursework
- Associates Degree or Diploma Preferred
- RDMS Certification Required one additional modality within two years of hire.
Current BLS required - High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control sterilization and patient safety protocols.
Ensure patient safety during sonographic examinations.
Review patient medical history and relevant clinical information.
Confirm sonography examination orders are complete and meet medical necessity standards.
Evaluate contraindications insufficient preparation or patient intolerance to procedures.
Communicate with patients in a manner appropriate to their level of understanding.
Use proper positioning tools equipment adjustments and ergonomic techniques to ensure patient comfort and prevent injury.
Conduct clinical assessments and perform diagnostic sonography exams per provider orders and facility protocols.
Apply ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform procedures.
Use independent judgment to capture accurate anatomical pathological and clinical conditions.
Refer diagnostic treatment or prognosis questions to appropriate healthcare professionals unless authorized by facility policy.
Acquire additional imaging when necessary to support optimal diagnostic outcomes.
Identify and document limitations of the sonography examination.
Review images synthesize results and prepare preliminary findings.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.
Adhere to professional and ethical standards.
Provide patient services consistent with the sonographers Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards.
Assist with daily facility operations as needed.
Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement measures.
Benefits
Were all about well-being starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun engaging and unique wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes mindfulness and meditation resources wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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