Ultrasound Technologist-Certified

Location: Proctor Campus

Hours:Full-Time Days with Rotating Call

UnityPoint Health - Methodist | Proctor | The Point of Unity is You.

UnityPoint Health is one of the nation's most integrated health systems. We have a vision for healthcare, and it starts with you: Best outcome for every patient, every time.

Through relationships with more than 280 physician clinics, 29 hospitals in metropolitan and rural communities, and home care services throughout its 8 regions, UnityPoint Health provides care throughout Illinois and Iowa.

We surround you with care that is coordinated between your doctor's office, hospital and in your home.

With almost 600 board-certified physicians backed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who combine high-tech medicine with genuine warmth and caring, UnityPoint Health - Methodist provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Central Illinois.

JOB SUMMARY

* To perform routine and specialized examinations in Ultrasound; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist.

MISSION

* We are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare. Period.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

* Education

a. Associate's Degree in the field(s) of Applied Science/Radiography/Ultrasound or certificate in Radiography/Ultrasound required

* Work Experience

. 1-3 years of experience in/with problem-solving skills, the ability to set priorities, organize work and have excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility and the ability to work well with others are required. Preferred.

* License and Certification

. ARDMS.

a. Additional Information: The technologist must be board certified in general ultrasound at a minimum.

* Required English Skills

a.Basic reading skills

b. Basic writing skills

c. Basic oral skills

* Communication Skills

a.. Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker

b. Interaction with a wide variety of people

c. Maintain confidential information

d. Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

e. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills

. Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Indicate by the frequency codes below, the approximate amount of time that the following are required of persons in this job.

* 1 - Never (0% of the time)

* 2 - Sometimes (Less than 2% of the time)

* 3 - Occasionally (Approximately 2-10% of the Time)

* 4 - Routinely (Approximately 11-25% of the Time)

* 5 - Frequently (Approximately 26-50% of the time)

* 6 - Continually (Approximately 51-75% of the Time)

* 7- Constantly (More than 75% of the time)

* Physical Requirements:

* Ability to perform repetitious tasks

* Ability to reach above shoulder level

* Visual acuity at normal range with or without correction

* Ability to grip/grasp

* Ability to stoop

* Ability to crouch

* Ability to kneel

* Ability to push/pull 50 force in lbs.

* Ability to stand for up to 3 consecutive hrs

* Manual and finger dexterity

* Ability to hear at normal level

* Ability to speak in normal tone

* Ability to move/lift objects weighing up to 20 lbs.

* Ability to position patients (pull, push lift) 50 lbs.

* Mental and Emotional Requirements:

* Ability to cope with various degrees of stress

* Ability to make fast decisions under pressure

* Ability to cope with confrontation

* Ability to concentrate

* Ability to be flexible adjust to change

* Ability to cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm manner

* Ability to assist with problem resolution

* Ability to demonstrate a high degree of patience

* Ability to work additional hours

* Ability to adapt to shift work

* Ability to work independently

* Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation

* Other: Stand by call required.

* Environmental Conditions:

* Mainly an inside working environment

* Travel expected to locations on the Methodist Campus

* Carpet and tile floors

* Florescent lighting

* Exposure to hazardous machines, tools, equipment

* Ability to work with chemicals and detergents

* Some limited exposure to weather conditions in all seasons

* Methodist does not guarantee a latex-free work environment

* Exposure to communicable diseases

* Exposure to toxic substances

* Ability to work in areas that are close and crowded

* Noise levels not above a point that hearing protection is needed

* Exposure to ionizing radiation, magnetic, and R/F fields expected

10%

BASIC PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Time and Attendance: Employee complies with all policies for time and attendance.

score: N/A

2. Licenses and/or Certifications: Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications. Supervisor must verify licensure from appropriate website source. (May not be applicable to all employees)

score: N/A

3. Corrective Action: Employee received a written corrective action or higher during the review process

score: N/A

4. Employee completed annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

score: N/A

50%

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Performs ultrasound procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages.

score: N/A

Exhibits competency in performing ultrasound procedures

Images required views demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology

Knowledgeable of catheters, biopsy instruments and sterile trays and prepares these items as necessary

Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families

Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate transducers and machine settings

Evaluates the finished images to ensure diagnostic exams are being submitted to the radiologists

Maintains quality care throughout the procedure

Assess the abdominal arterial venous system using color imaging

2. Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all areas of ultrasound.

score: N/A

All ultrasound equipment within the Medical Imaging Ultrasound department at both the hospital Diagnostic Center

Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software

Performs reasonable trouble shooting

Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels documents on board for all staff notification

Maintains clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room

Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels

Invasive Procedures

Able to document area of concern

Set up trays with sterile field for radiologist

Assists radiologist with biopsy

Orders labs and pathology tests under the direction of a radiologist

3. Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met.

score: N/A

Promptly processes images and paperwork to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physician's office

Fills out all appropriate paperwork to facilitate timely and accurate reporting

Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care

Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput

Activates the check in documentation on patients in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of the patient's information in the HIS system

Accurately completes all fields in the HIS STAR Radiology system, i.e. number of films repeated, contrast reaction, exam data entry, start and stop times of exams

Maintenance of the QA, QC, QI programs

4. Assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students.

score: N/A

Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures

Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students, fostering mutual respect and creating productive learning environment

Assists Lead Technologist in teaching ultrasound procedures to fellow technologists/students

EOE M/F/V/D