Ultrasound Technologist-Casual

Description

This position is responsible for performing a variety of sonographic studies in a variety of settings. The Ultrasound Technologist interprets physician instructions, explains ultrasound procedures to patients, changes imaging parameters and selects options while operating ultrasound equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform ultrasound procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision. 

• Assist radiologist as necessary
• Work with lead technologists on development and maintenance of exam protocols

Enforce ultrasound safety for patients, visitors, and employees.

• Participating in safety plan development and execution 
• Participate in drills to assess safety protocols
• Operate and document high level disinfection equipment

Follow through with patient exams and orders in the RIS, EMR, EHR.

• Ensure orders are entered correctly
• Enter appropriate charges based on exam(s) completed

Maintain ultrasound equipment.

• Generate work orders for equipment repairs and keep current on work order status as necessary
• Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist 

Meet patient needs and conditions for exams.

• Work with relevant physicians to create exam protocols
• Partner with Lead Ultrasound Technologist to ensure new orders are correctly built in EMR and existing orders are valid/correct

Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment

• Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department
• Take time to share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals
• Serve as a model professional

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Education & Licensure: 

• Registered by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registry eligible.
• Registered in Abdomen (AB), and/or OB/GYN, Registry eligible upon hire
• Registered in Vascular or registry eligible within 9 months of hire 
• Current BLS Certification (through American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS course)

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience performing a variety of US studies (Vascular, OB, General, and Breast) desired
• 2 years’ experience performing a variety of US procedures (Biopsy, Paracentesis, Clip placement) desired
• Experience with GE a plus but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology and ultrasound technology practices and procedures 
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards
• Able to contribute to small group projects
• Work under general directions with little supervision
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms
• Use time efficiently maintaining department cleanliness and order
• Mechanical abilities are helpful

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission: To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision: To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values: Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration

Here at St. Croix Health, we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.