ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST TRAVELER

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available!

Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials!

Department : Women's Imaging Outreach

FTE : 1.00

Full Time

Shift : Days

Position Summary :

Perform comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound imaging examinations in accordance with established guidelines and protocols under the supervision of a perinatologist for subsequent evaluation and treatment.

Ob / Gyn high-risk obstetrical examinations include but are not limited to : comprehensive ultrasound examinations, nuchal translucency, fetal echocardiograms, Doppler assessment of the middle cerebral artery, umbilical artery, ductus venosus, uterine artery, biophysical profiles, and endovaginal scans.

Competence in performing ultrasound-guided invasive procedures, including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and other procedures required in Maternal-Fetal Medicine settings.

Adherence to protocols and procedures in high-risk settings. Must be able to work independently and as a team with excellent communication skills.

Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment includes adolescent, and adult age groups.

Detailed responsibilities :

PATIENT CARE - Perform ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdominal, obstetric, gynecological, small parts, and minor surgical procedures

PATIENT CARE - Position and transfer patients comfortably

PATIENT CARE - Select and operate equipment; select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs assessment

PATIENT CARE - Obtain patient history and clinical data for correlation with sonogram; maintain records of examination data and other pertinent information on patient

SCHEDULING - Schedule cases to coordinate with other patient exams

ENVIRONMENT - Maintain aseptic work area; maintain adequate supply levels

QUALITY - Perform quality assurance tasks in calibrating and adjusting equipment

SUPPLIES - Assist designated supervisor in monitoring inventory

TRAINING - Educate staff in didactic and / or clinical techniques of diagnostic sonography

PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols

PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk

PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and / or near misses in a timely manner

PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes

Qualifications

Education : Essential :

Essential : Program Graduate

Program Graduate

Education specialization :

Essential :

Ultrasonography CAAHEP Accredited (AMA)

Experience : Essential :

Essential : Nonessential :

Nonessential :

1 to 3 years OB / GYN and / or MFM experience

Credentials : Essential :

Essential :

CPR for Healthcare / BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w / in 30 days

Valid New Mexico Driver's License

UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w / in 60 days

ARDMS or Ultrasound Cert from Amer Reg Radiologic Technolog

NM Med Imag & Rad Therapy Lic (NMMIRT)

ARDMS-Fetal Echocardiography w / in 26 months of position

Nonessential :

ARDMS - Fetal Echocardiography

Physical Conditions :

Medium Work : Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Working conditions : Essential :

Essential :

Med Haz : Mod exposure to chemicals / dangerous equip / materials

Subject to random alcohol and substance testing

May be required or is required to perform on-call duties

Department : Clinical Nursing Support