Tech, Ultrasound

Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
And now we're proud to say we're part of the VillageMD family.
VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients' homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.
Why become a Villager?
When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.
We're reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what's best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.
Job Description
Essential Job functions:

• Provides comprehensive care to patients requiring ultra sound services in an organized and systematic manner according to departmental policy and standards.
• Follows appropriate protocol for ultrasound studies unless specified differently by the Radiologist.
• Follows ultrasound procedures for biopsies and other Interventional procedures.
• Assumes accountability for managing delivery of care and patient safety. Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Obtains and documents patient history and pertinent information. Assesses patient for potential risk factors.
• Ensures proper identification of patient and patient demographics in PACS.
• Clarifies and follows Doctor's orders.
• Completes work within an acceptable time frame.
• Maintains exam room cleanliness after each procedure. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.
• Plans delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies.
• Prepares patient for procedures providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Ability to operate / modify equipment and technical factors as needed.
• Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control checks. Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.
• Processes self pay patients according to departmental procedure.

General Job functions:

• Ensures full utilization of the Ultrasound department.
• Provides leadership and support for the department; serves as a Consistently Exceeds Expectations and consultant to staff; assists in interpreting policies and procedures for staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, delegates and assures the welfare of the patients and staff.
• Manages technical staff to provide adequate department coverage within approved department budget.
• Accepts accountability for managing department protocols as well as ensures all staff is aware of any new protocols established.
• Verifies exams in PACS system.
• Cancels and reschedules patient appointments as needed.
• Corrects and DONE orders when necessary.
• Replenishes and changes supplies in assigned area as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of safety, health and morale needs of customers and co-workers.
• Other job duties as required

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

• Sharps
• Latex
• Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0 - 1 years experience required. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• ARDMS certificate or eligibility required. Abdomen a MUST.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with Patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with Ultrasound Equipment preferred.

Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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