What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech position at Grand River Health?
BASIC FUNCTION: Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data for use by physicians in diagnosis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs.
- Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.
- Performs general ultrasound including OBGYN, breast, Vascular, Small Parts, Abdomen, Testicular, Thyroid, and procedures etc.
- Responsible for patient safety protocols.
- Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
- Participates actively in Performance Improvement, Radiation Safety, Patient Satisfaction, Radiological Patient and Physician Education, Continuous Quality Improvement, and other various committees as assigned.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Credentialed in ultrasound ARDMS or ARRT(S) required.
- Experience in OBGYN, Abdomen, Vascular, Breast and Small Parts preferred.
- Must have current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment
- Prefer one year of professional Ultrasound experience in a hospital patient care setting. Minimum 18 years of age.
SALARY INFORMATION:
- $33.56 - $59.45 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
- Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
- Bonus (If Eligible)
- Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience
APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled
BENEFITS:
This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
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