Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Registered - St. Mary's Hospital Women's Imaging Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Ultrasound Technologist – St. Mary's Hospital Women's Imaging Center Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $20,000! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. Job Summary: The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e., venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Requirements

• Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)
• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and are American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible (required)
• Certification/Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required)
• AND (for both) Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions meets deadlines prioritizes work works independently
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data draws logical conclusions critical thinking and understanding oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• flexible and able to adapt to change.
• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist create and maintain a good working relationships receive constructive feedback
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
• Customer Service Training

Nice To Haves

• Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)
• AND (for both) Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
• Participates in performance improvement projects
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.
• -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.
• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
• May also perform other related patient care duties

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree