Ultrasound Tech

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description. Ultrasound Technologist - Fulltime Requisition ID23CategoryMedical Imaging and Radiology - Non-NursingLocationUS-IA-Sioux CityAddress2720 Stone Park BlvdAffiliate7520 UnityPoint Heath SC St LukesCitySioux CityDepartmentUltrasound- SLRMCStateIAFTE0.8FLSANon-ExemptScheduled Hours/ShiftDay shift; rotating weekends, holidays, call. The only call would be Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Call is split between 2 people so 1 person is on day call and the other person is on night call and then rotate that. Weekends are rotated between 5 people. Work Type (Portal Searching)Full Time Benefits Overview UnityPoint Health - St. Luke s Sioux City Fulltime Day hours, rotating weekends and holidays. This person would rotate between the hospital and imaging center. Under the direction of the Radiologist; the Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer) shall perform a wide variety of Ultrasound (US) procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of US for the diagnosis of disease in patients of all ages. They also provide the technical knowledge, expertise & professional judgement required to support the mission, vision, and values of UnityPoint Health St. Luke s. Responsibilities Communication and Interaction - 30% annually. Explains procedure to patients (patient communication) and performs patient care activities.. Demonstrates professional conduct towards patients and visitors and maintains privacy of the patients, their test results and records.. Maintains communication with Imaging Administration, staff and physicians in a professional manner. Seeks the advice of the US Supervisor with problems before implementing a solution.. Maintains sufficient supplies in the US Suite so that patient care is not affected by untimely depletion of critical supplies. Monitors waste & utilizes supplies wisely. Promotes & exhibits a positive public relations image through productive and professional interactions with nurses, physicians, visitors, patients, peers, supervisors, and other hospital personnel.. Facilitates professional learning environment for US staff including, students and new hires through in-service instruction and clinical supervision.. Actively participates in Departmental PI projects; including but not limited to, Press Ganey scores, Departmental Goals & personal goals. Development of technologist role by attending various departmental Meetings & educational opportunities.. Positively adapts to change; is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities; adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Portrays positive attitude others regarding system/departmental changes. Ensures & works to improve customer satisfaction, sets realistic customer expectations, solves customer problems, meets commitments to customers, seeks out customer input, responds to internal customers. RL Events Reporting when warranted. Has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open minded, solicits performance feedback and handles constructive criticism. Builds strong communication lines with others. Works well in groups, helps resolve conflicts, participates in various staff or departmental meetings, works well with other departments, is flexible and open-minded, and focuses on strategies and goals. Equipment and Regulatory Management - 30% annually. Utilizes information systems and prepares all documentation necessary to ensure accurate and consistent information work flows.. Performs care and light maintenance of the US equipment, imaging equipment and the US rooms. This includes testing and inspection (quality assurance) of the equipment for accurate usage, performance and can assess equipment problems.. Maintains knowledge & actively participates in following of current department protocols and equipment.. Accurately maintains necessary documentation and records to comply with regulatory guidelines established by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the DNV (Det Norske Veritas) accreditation body. Responsible for contributing to the annual inspection process and adherence to all mandated regulations and standards. Quality and Procedure Management - 30% annually. Correlates the US exam with other tests & preparations to best pronounce the disease process.. Produces high quality imaging procedures with precision, accuracy, and in a timely manner for the Radiologist to interpret.. Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.. Proactively identifies problems and communicates these concerns with US Supervisor, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.. Anticipates and prevents problems, defines problems, overcomes obstacles, generates alternative solutions, helps solve team problems.. Practices & monitors safety precautions for patients, employ

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