Ultrasound Technologist PRN

AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS

Full-time

Shawnee, KS

Hospitals

About the position

The Ultrasound Technologist PRN at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is responsible for performing diagnostic medical sonography procedures to provide high-quality exams for interpretation by a Radiologist. This role involves assisting in invasive procedures, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining departmental standards. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, as it is a per diem role with variable shifts available for pickup.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of diagnostic medical sonography procedures providing high quality exams for interpretation by a Radiologist.
• Set up and assist in invasive procedures when ultrasound is used as a guidance tool.
• Position and transfer patients for exams.
• Assist physicians in performing invasive procedures, checking necessary lab work pre-exam and delivering specimens to appropriate areas of the hospital with proper paperwork.
• Practice sterile technique to prevent contamination.
• Maintain adequate records per department and hospital policies.
• Follow AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) at all times.
• Attend a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and obtain information from missed meetings.
• Operate Cerner System proficiently, troubleshoot problems with orders, and make corrections within scope of user level.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the Ultrasound Department.
• Produce quality diagnostic ultrasound images using proper equipment technique and technical factors.
• Secure and restock supplies as necessary.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School
• Preferred 1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Registered as Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Abdominal or OB/GYN (RDMS)
• Two Additional Registries

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program