Ultrasonographer- Per Diem- Regional Position
Company: ECHN
Location: Stratford
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Regional Position between Waterbury Hospital and Eastern
Connecticut Health Network # RATE OF PAY: $90.00/hour *Additional
compensation offered for a work commitment of 24-32 hours per week.
NOTE: All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury
Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital. SCOPE OF
POSITION:#Performs a variety of Ultrasound exams under the general
direction and supervision of the Senior US Technologist, the
Assistant Director of Radiology, and the Radiologist. Reports to
Associate Director of Healthcare Staffing On Demand, LLC.
#RESPONSIBILITIES:#- Registered in 0-1 certifications by the ARDMS
(or equivalent/specialized certification). Properly identifies and
prepares patient for the Ultrasound exam. Obtains optimal
Ultrasound images. Utilizes proper equipment pertinent to exam and
utilizes Cerner, HIS, RIS, and PACS. Assists physicians with
biopsies, aspirations, transvaginal exams, OR exams, and other
special procedures. Maintains adequate records of all Ultrasound
exams including appropriate information. Maintains and cleans
Ultrasound equipment and examination rooms in compliance with
universal precautions. Completes general, unit, department
specifics, and competencies including age specific competencies.
Maintains required inventory of supplies. Coordinates and
prioritizes in-house and outpatient requests. Responsible for
patient#s safety, well being, and privacy at all times. Maintains
accreditation status with ACR standards. Instructs Ultrasound
students in clinical procedures. Responsible for adhering to all
radiation protection standards and for donning all radiation
protection apparel inclusive of wearing and changing of current
monitoring devices. Ability to disinfect all probes properly
according to manufacturer requirements Performs similar and related
duties as required. #REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of anatomy,
physiology, and pathological processes pertinent to diagnostic
Ultrasound. Knowledge of Ultrasound techniques, tests, and
procedures. Operation knowledge of Ultrasound equipment. Ability to
make technical decisions to obtain the most accurate information of
diagnosis. Ability to interact and communicate with patients,
staff, and hospital personnel. Knowledge of blood borne pathogen
and universal precautions. Ability to lift and pull patients, push
stretchers, and able to stand and walk. Graduate of accredited
program of Diagnostic Sonography approved by the American College
of Radiology. Certified through the American Society for Diagnostic
Medical Sonography (RDMS) as RDMS (OB or AB), RT(S), RT (VS), RVT,
or RVS).##New Graduates must obtain RDMS certification within one
year of hire or within 24 months of their graduation date,
whichever is less. Must maintain all qualifications from the
American College of Radiology accreditation requirements for
Ultrasound and/or RT(S) continuing education requirements. Must
have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other
programs applicable to#Waterbury#Hospital#procedures. Perform
automated functions that fall within job responsibility. CONTINUING
EDUCATION: Employees are required to successfully complete
mandatory education/training as assigned. It is the employee#s
responsibility to complete and return all continuing education
documents, i.e. certificates/forms by the posted due date to
document knowledge of recent changes. # WORK REQUIREMENTS: A
minimum of 24 hours per month, this includes (1) weekend shift
equaling 8 hours or more. A maximum of 130 hours per month will be
permitted. All employees must be willing to rotate between
Waterbury Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital. The Central
Scheduling Office will notify employee via the provided phone
number if there is a need to change the assigned facility prior to
the start of the shift.# Employee will be notified of any change 2
hours prior to the start of the shift. Employees are required to
work (1) holiday under Group A; and (1) date under Group B, per
year, to meet the holiday commitment. # #
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