Samaritan Healthcare · 5 months ago
Ultrasound Tech, Per Diem
Moses Lake, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSamaritan Healthcare is dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community and is committed to offering the best work environment for employees. The Ultrasound Tech role involves performing various ultrasound exams, collaborating with radiologists, and ensuring patient care and confidentiality while adhering to safety and organizational standards.
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Responsibilities
Participate with Radiologist and/or physician by contributing technical and professional knowledge
Review pathology, surgical and delivery reports, as appropriate, to follow patients progress and provide a means of reviewing the accuracy of the diagnostic exam
Clinical and Technical - Must be familiar with the following fundamentals: Appropriate transducer, gain, field of view, focal range, frame rate, dynamic range, etc. Appropriate use of 2-D, 3-D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow. Exam protocols are followed as necessary. Correlation is made of the clinical history with the exam to be performed. Confirm patient preparation and explain procedure to patient. Appropriate patient information is given. Necessary measurements and labels are given. Appropriate imaging device (camera, VHS, printer) is used. Proper images are generated
Judgment Recognize the significance of all structures that are visualized. Differentiates artifact from normal or pathologic processes. Determines if anatomy is normal or abnormal and appropriately delineates any Deviate from normal techniques when necessary
Perform abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, venous and carotid Doppler, and various small parts ultrasound exams. Consults with radiologist per exam
Transport patients
Maintain supplies
Perform and archive proper paperwork for exam
Responds to patient needs and maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards
Qualification
Required
Graduation from fully accredited Sonography program
One year of acute care Ultrasound Technologist experience required
One American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry in either Abdomen or OB/GYN or ARDMS eligible
ARDMS Eligible: One ARDMS registry in either abdomen or OB/GYN within 6 months of hire
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (HCP) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire
Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling
Must be able to maneuver patients on table in order to obtain proper images
Able to lift at least 50 lbs
Good reading eyesight
Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum
Company
Samaritan Healthcare
Samaritan Healthcare offers emergency, surgical, maternity, physical therapy, orthopaedics and cardiac care services.
501-1000 employees
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Gretchen Youngren, MA
Chief Development & Communications Officer
Julie Weisenburg
Human Resources Business Partner
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