Ultrasound Technologist-Imaging Mammography-Full Time Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Job Description:

Description Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of routineand advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for otherimaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth andefficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must be able tohandle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasoundequipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by workingother shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. Thetechnologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance,participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processingand the image archiving system. Expectation to participate inongoing education, safety, and technical advances within theirscope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to, and maintain,the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management.

Behavior and communication skills must align with theorganization’s mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable One

CHRISTUS

Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUSHealth. Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmentalpolicies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance,confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement bycollaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to createan optimal work environment. Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providingmeaningful assistance to radiologists and referringphysicians. Performs all duties in a manner that protects theconfidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose anyconfidential information unless it is necessary in the performanceof assigned job duties. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment,and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and otherdevelopmental needs of each patient served. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standardsof care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, thehospital, and other regulatory entities. Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patientthroughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s),certification(s), and/or documented competencies. Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at othercampuses as needed or required. Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly inPACS. Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuserand escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administratoror Designee if needed. Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to theDirector/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriatefollow-up. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology orother 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 Vascular Sonography (VS) by ARRT (preferred) Breast Sonography (BS) by ARRT (preferred) Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS Breast (BR) RDMS by ARDMS (preferred) Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS (preferred) Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS State Licensure required if in New Mexico DMS by

MIRTP NMED BLS

required

Work Schedule:

TBD Work Type:

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