Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS & ARRT), SJE, CASUAL vacancy at Catholic Health Initiatives in Lexington

Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS & ARRT), SJE, CASUAL on Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:24:52 GMT. Job Summary: This job is responsible for performing ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordance with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. Work is performed with respect to various specialty/sub-specialty areas (i.e. cardiac, general and sub-specialties) in a variety of healthcare settings. Employees may work exclusively in one specialty (i.e. cardiac) or in...

Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS & ARRT), SJE, CASUAL

Location: Lexington Kentucky

Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Ultrasound Technologist (ARDMS & ARRT), SJE, CASUAL right now, this vacancy will be placed in Kentucky. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary:
This job is responsible for performing ultrasound examinations at a technical level in accordan! ce with department protocols and applicable regulatory requirements. Work is performed with respect to various specialty/sub-specialty areas (i.e. cardiac, general and sub-specialties) in a variety of healthcare settings. Employees may work exclusively in one specialty (i.e. cardiac) or in multiple areas. An incumbent assumes responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper operation of ultrasound equipment.

Essential Duties:
Executes all varieties of diagnostic ultrasound exams presently offered by the department; performs all examinations in accordance with American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) standards and department protocols; determines correct techniques to obtain images of the highest quality and resolution; determines suitable areas for needle aspirations and/or tissue biopsies for pathologic diagnosis; performs intra-operative determines provisional diagnoses and participates (along with supervising Radiologist) in the final exam! diagnosis.

Serves as a liaison between patients, int! erpreting physicians (Radiologists) and referring physicians; explains testing procedures to patient; ensures that emergent exam results are relayed promptly to the appropriate physician or medical floor.

Utilizes appropriate educational resources to maintain currency in diagnostic sonography, and assists in various educational services relating to both staff and patients; attends local and national professional meetings to stay abreast of new procedures, equipment or information; participates in the formal training of ultrasound interns; evaluates new ultrasound products and equipment.

Performs incidental office duties as necessary to maintain the completeness of the patient record; ensures that patient data is entered correctly and that patients are billed appropriately.

Assists with Quality Assurance/Improvements audits and activities as required.

Qualifications

Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited program in rad! iologic technology or ultrasound.

Must be registered in good standing with the ARDMS

(American Registry of diagnostic Medical Sonographers)

or

be ARDMS Registry Eligible.

Must have RVT Certification or complete the registry within one year from date of hire.

Must be registered in good standing with the ARRT

(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.)

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.

Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, upri! ghtness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.

! Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.

Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

KentuckyOne Health

and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employers CB

Job

Licensed/Registered Medical Professionals (Non-Nursing)

Primary Location

KY-Lexington-Saint Joseph East

Shift

1st!

Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period

6

Weekends Required

Occasional

Status

PRN
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.

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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:24:52 GMT

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