Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Santa Fe, NM
Voca Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Shift: 07:00-18:00 Description: 

- Description:SHIFT:Monday - Thursday 8p-630a

REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsState Licensure is required if in New MexicoDMS by MIRTP NMEDBLS certification via AHA requiredRequires one of the following:Sonography (S) by ARRTAbdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMSObstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMSPrefers one of the following, along with the required:Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRTBreast Sonography (BS) by ARRTBreast (BR) RDMS by ARDMSAdult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMSRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMSBlocked scheduling accommodated?NoWeekend RequirementYesOn Call RequirementYesFloating Requirement / LocationsYesSummary:

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care method to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.

Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.

Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.

Experience

1 year of ultrasound scanning experience preferred.

Basic computer experience required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Requires one of the following within 1 year of hire:

• Sonography (S) by ARRT
• Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS

Prefers one of the following, along with the required:

• Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT
• Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT
• Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS
• Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS

State Licensure is required if in New Mexico.

DMS by MIRT PNM

ED BLS required.

Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type: Full Time

General Comments

No. of Positions: 1/1.