Ultrasound Technologist
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Medical Center

U/S Tech - Rotating Shifts

Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Location: Vail, Colorado Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 4, 10s, rotating shifts Hours per Week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Ultrasound Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Sonography (S) credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required (listed as BLS/BCLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience performing radiographic and ultrasound examinations

Responsibilities

• Performs all ultrasound examinations according to facility protocols
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, sends completed examinations to the radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to those responsible for patient care after the procedure
• Identifies each patient and reviews the exam order for consistency with the clinical diagnosis
• Reviews consistency of demographic information, including physician name and signature, patient name, and date
• Maintains constructive, collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and the health care team
• Determines the best method of obtaining exams with minimal or no supervision
• Maintains department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions
• Maintains working knowledge and use of facility computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation
• Monitors supply inventory, notifies appropriate staff when stock is low, and keeps exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and organizational values
• Operates ultrasound units to obtain images for diagnosis and treatment of pathologies
• Positions patients, assists physicians, and provides for patient and staff safety
• Ensures files and records are properly completed

Application Notes

• Out-of-state agencies must register in the Colorado CAPS system as the employer. If the agency has no Colorado office or address, it must enter its actual address and select Colorado as the state, then note in the "Multiple Locations" field that it is located out of state but has employees in Colorado.