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Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for an Ultrasound Technologist to join our Imaging Team!
Under the supervision of the Imaging Manager and under the general direction of the Imaging Medical Director, performs quality and complete imaging procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease and injuries. The US Tech works effectively with patients and patients' families and maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel. The Tech is responsible for providing patient education, quality patient care, and will meet all regulatory compliance. This is not a comprehensive job description, and other duties or responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Major Job Duties & Responsibilities
Produces quality exams within assigned modalities and assigned areas, including portable and C-Arm applications, X-Ray, DXA, CT, and fluoroscopic procedures. Applies principles of radiation protection, choice of protocol, knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
Maintains patient records and files, as appropriate. Properly navigates PACS. Provides accurate history, completed forms, and appropriate documentation of each exam performed.
Actively participates in departmental quality assurance program including preventative maintenance and other quality measures.
Practices patient safety including correct patient identification, safe transfers, radiation safety, standard precautions, infection control, fall prevention, and other patient safety measures.
Follows appropriate rules of punctuality, shift rotation, and modality coverage.
Performs other duties as requested by Manager.
Follows departmental policies and procedures.
Prepares and administers contrast media through IV or other routes.
Provides instruction and supervision to radiologic technologist students who are fulfilling their clinical requirements at CPMC.
Provides administrative duties, as needed, in connection with the front desk responsibilities of the department – alongside or in the absence of the receptionist.
Maintains competency in Ultrasound.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Pursues continuing education in ultrasound.
In absence of Manager, is able to assume responsibilities of the department.
Able to work well in situations of stress.
Practices professional interpersonal communication.
Must be willing and able to take call.
Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager and Medical Director see fit.
Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
Able to show competency in performing all exams required in assigned modality(ies).
Educational Requirements
Must be a HS graduate (or equivalent) and have completed an accredited program in radiologic technology.
Must be registered as a radiologic technologist through ARRT. Registered Ultrasound Technologist through ARDMS or ARRT preferred.
BLS required.
Schedule
Technologist will take equal share in covering all shifts within the Imaging Department. This includes standard daytime hours M-F as well as weekend shifts and night call shifts.
Benefits Package Available.
Sign-on and/or Relocation Bonus is available.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.
