Ultrasound Technologist (PRN)

Prime Healthcare

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (PRN), internally referred to as an Ultrasound Technician II at St Joseph Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. Ultrasound Technologists, also known as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or Ultrasound Technicians, who will operate ultrasound equipment to produce images of our patients' internal organs, tissues, and blood flow. Your expertise in ultrasound technology, anatomy, and patient care contributes to the delivery of quality healthcare services in our hospital. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.Shift’s Available: VariableEmployment Type: Per Diem (PRN)Hours: VariedEssential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
  • interact with patients to explain the procedure, obtain relevant medical history, and address any concerns, ensure patient comfort and privacy during the ultrasound examination, and assist with positioning patients to optimize imaging
  • operate ultrasound machines to perform diagnostic imaging studies as requested by physicians or other healthcare providers, select appropriate imaging techniques and settings to capture clear and accurate images of the targeted anatomy or pathology
  • use the transducer (probe) to transmit high-frequency sound waves into the body and capture the returning echoes to create real-time images, manipulate the transducer and adjust imaging parameters to obtain multiple views and optimize image quality
  • interpret ultrasound images in real-time to assess the structure, size, shape, and function of organs and tissues within the body, identify any abnormalities or pathology that may be present and collaborate with radiologists or physicians to provide accurate diagnostic information
  • in addition to conventional imaging, as a Technologist you may perform Doppler ultrasound studies to evaluate blood flow patterns and detect abnormalities such as vascular occlusions, stenosis, or thrombosis
QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
  • RVT(ARDMS), RVS (CCI) or VS (ARRT) certification required within 90 days of hire and maintain. In addition requires additional certification from ARDMS in Abdomen, Breast or /OB-GYN.
  • Graduate an accredited vascular ultrasound program or current certification as identified in #1 and graduation within 90 days of hire.
  • Current experience preferred.
  • Current BCLS certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
  • Proficient computer skills.
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