Travel Ultrasound Technologist - $2,308 per week

Company: Centura Health Corporation - extremity
Location: Fort Morgan
Posted on: September 24, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Performs technologist duties of other registered modality as assigned by management.
  • Job Details
  • Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including, abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retroperitoneal, small parts and vascular.
  • May perform cardiac procedures as required by entity.
  • Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA).
  • Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
  • Prepares patient for exam.
  • Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
  • Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.
  • Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
  • Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
  • Communicates with all physicians, imaging personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care.
  • Assists with patient transport as needed.
  • Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
  • As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other registered modality.
  • Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
  • Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during the procedure/exam.
  • Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed.
  • Prepares room, equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
  • Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.
  • Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure.
  • Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.
  • Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
  • Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate management personnel.
  • Establishes a constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
  • Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares information with staff.
  • Participates in clinical training for students and/or staff technologists.
  • Actively participates in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations and standards.
  • Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.
  • Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
  • Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
    • Job Requirements
    • One year of ultrasound experience strongly preferred.
      • Schedule Information
      • Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
        • Additional Details
        • Float Requirements:
        • Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified 'float zone'.
        • Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy.

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