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Overview

We are looking for an Ultrasound Technologist to join our team located at our M Health Fairview Ambulatory Care Center in Maple Grove!

Schedule : This position is a casual. Typical work schedule is on the day/evening shift.

We bring the value and innovation of academic medicine to the Maple Grove community and surrounding areas. Our Joint Commission certified surgery center offers same day surgeries and procedures. Patients have access to specialty care for children and adults from the University of Minnesota. Our 30+ Specialties. We're proud to be the only medical center in the Twin Cities to earn the distinction of being an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence offering CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound and X-ray, OB/GYN services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Responsibilities Job Description

The Ultrasound Technologist functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. The technologist performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic testing in the disciplines of ultrasound and quality assurance. The technologist is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

· Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner

· Verifies patient identification and documentation

· Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure

Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate health care professional

· Achieves quality diagnostic images through accurate patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol

· Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam

· Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance

· Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols

· Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to referring physicians and/or radiologists

· Participates in crafting a culture of patient safety

· Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility

Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures

· Ensures patient data integrity and adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures

· Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements., completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes

· Follows infection control guidelines and serves as a resource for other healthcare team members

· Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving

· Assesses the validity of the test results to determine if consistent with changing physiological conditions or if due to possible interfering substances

· Assembles similar relevant exams and reports

· Documents initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses/results, or interventions consistent with established policies/procedures/guidelines

· Directly communicates abnormal results to care giver

· Completed all require continuing education to uphold their imaging licensure

Participates as an active team member

· Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

· Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

· Cleans and maintains room and supplies

· Provides coordinated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care

· Contributes to a positive work environment

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

· Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working accurately.

· Maintains a high standard of proficiency and accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility

· Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations

· Deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

Qualifications

Required:

Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible, including successful completion of sonography clinical requirements

ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 days of employment

Additional registrations may be required for specific locations based on the site’s accreditations (for example: ACR, AIUM, IAC) and/or regulatory requirements

Basic Life Support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Preferred:

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program

ARDMS registered in multiple specialties

Additional Requirements (to be acquired or completed within a period of time):

Understanding of current Minnesota Department of Health Regulations. Knowledge of quality control and safety standards. Previous ambulatory care experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Willingness to work at other sites preferred. Due to differences in scope of care, practice, or services across settings, the specific experience required for this position may vary.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status