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Job Title: Ultrasound Tech - Part Time

Company: Provena Health

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Job DescriptionNote:  Please read the complete description below before applying for this job.  Complete DescriptionCome join us and be a part of Something Special Inside.  Our patients and our visitors have said it for years.  There's just something special...something different about Provena Mercy Medical Center.

SUMMARY

The Peripheral Vascular/Ultrasound Technologist performs all peripheral vascular and ultrasound procedures at a level not requiring supervision. The PV/US Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in Ultrasound.  The PV/US Technologist must demonstrate knowledge of the changes of growth and development over one's life span and possess the ability to assess and interpret data that is reflective of the patient's physical and mental needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.  Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative.  Assumes responsibility for designated assignments and work area.  Work performed of supervised is supported by the Mission Statement of Provena Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

  • Deliver quality patient care and maintain an awareness of the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality of the medical record, and any information regarding the patient.
  • Attend required in-service classes, maintain hospital and state educational requirements.
  • Identify learning needs and contacts the supervisor.
  • Select and operate all Peripheral Vascular, Ultrasound and accessory equipment as is competent to level.
  • Properly assess the patient utilizing departmental policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Demonstrate appropriate and useful interpersonal relations and communication.
  • Demonstrate continuous self-improvement through knowledge gained in clinical experience, and participates in student training. Departmental Support

  • Participate in team building and recognizes when personal feelings interfere with relationships.
  • Make effective contributions to the department and the hospital.
  • Transport patients as needed.
  • Assist the clerical personnel with filing, record keeping and charging.
  • Adhere to the work schedule and take calls.
  • Willing to work whenever necessary, volunteers for extra duties, and schedules time off in advance through the supervisor.
  • Assess patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric.
  • Comply with institutional and departmental dress code policies.
  • Assume responsibilities for a sterile, stocked and sanitary working environment. Documentation

  • Check physician orders and relate those orders to other diagnostic procedures relative to that patient.
  • Accountable for documentation of patient care and complete accurate histories.
  • Supply the supervisor with daily shift reports. QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience

    Graduate of an approved school of Medical Sonography or Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology and registered with ARRT or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); One-year clinical experience in Ultrasound and Peripheral Vascular exam.

    Computer Skills

    Meditech

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    RDMS registered or eligible or CCI registered or eligible; CPR certification required.

    • Provena Health is committed to diversity. Diversity is about inclusion of differences and the respectful involvement of all people, calling forth the gifts from each person's culture, perspective, and background. We believe that respecting, leveraging, and celebrating the diversity of our work force, our patients, residents and their families, and our communities create value. We practice inclusion because it is central to our mission and values, and enables us to respond to the diverse needs of those we serve. Provena Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Provena Health, a Catholic Health System, builds communities of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Provena Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable local, state and federal civil rights and equal employment laws and regulations. The men and women of Provena Health are special because first and foremost they believe in service to others. Our 10,000-plus employees and the more than 1,700 physicians on staff are here to help, care and heal. Our desire to serve is matched by our commitment to excellence, and by our belief that to deliver the very finest health care we must continually learn, improve and develop our abilities. Our integrated system includes six owned acute care hospitals and 14 owned long-term care and residential centers. These quality health care facilities enables us to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve.
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