Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

Hours: 12p-8p

Location: Janesville Hosptial and Trauma Center

0Functions as a healthcare provider who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call. May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned sites(s). Role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic medical sonography services and its various clinical specialties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

· Employee engagement, empowerment and growth

· Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better

· An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.  

• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.  

• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information, to include contraindication, patient prep, and limitations to the sonography exam.  

• Assist with medical record/image sharing as necessary. 

• Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.  

• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.  

• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.  

• Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.  

• Review examination images to meet QA standards, synthesize examination results to include incidental findings, prepare the preliminary findings, and provide preliminary report.  

• Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.  

• Assist with medical record/image sharing as necessary. 

• Reports and documents US safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.  

• Assist with the daily operation of the sonography facility.  

• Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.  

• Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.  

• Utilize electronic medical record and structured reporting system to document pertinent patient information.  

• Work with the appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care.  

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.  

• Assist radiologist and/or other providers with procedures as needed including but not limited to surgical procedures 

• Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.  

• Assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents.  

• Expert level knowledge of high level disinfection policy and procedure.  

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: 

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.  

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.  

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. 

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE   

Graduate of an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography  

Minimum One (1) to Three (3) years of experience preferred 

Will consider new graduates 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE                     

ARDMS or ARRT sonography registered or registry eligible. Registry eligible partners must become registered within 12 months of hire (AB, OB, RVT, BR, MSK, PS) 

All partners must be registered in a second clinical specialty within 2 years of hire; as approved by the partner's department leadership. (AB, OB, RVT, BR, MSK, PS) 

 Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS  

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). 

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. 

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

 Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. 

Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. 

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.  

Professionalism- Approaches other in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.  

Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. 

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED  

Neonate (birth – 28 days) 

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) 

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years) 

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years) 

Adult (18 years – 64 years) 

Geriatric (65 years and older) 

INFORMATION ACCESS  

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.  

WORK CONTACT GROUP     

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors               

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move patients using appropriate patient transfer equipment; gait belts, Hoyer lift, hovermat, slider boards, etc. Moving (pushing, pulling) patients in wheelchairs and patient carts. Equipment- moving (pushing and pulling) portable imaging equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION 

Works independently with limited direct supervision.  

SUPERVISES 

Provides clinical supervision of allied health students and radiology aides.

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: 

· Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

· Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

· Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

· Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

· Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

· Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.