4348 - Ultrasound Tech
Shreveport, LA
Full Time
Healthcare
Entry Level
The Registered Ultrasound technologist will apply medical ultrasound to the patient in accordance with a doctor's order and work within the scope of practice as defined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. This position must be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical ultrasound equipment. The technologist must be able to handle all patients according to the needs of that patient. This position takes direction from the Radiology Medical Director and understands patient assessment and treatment procedures as outlined by policy. The position provides patient assessment information to the Radiologist as needed.
Responsibilities:
Must Have's:
Salary: BASED ON EXPERIENCE $27-$39
Benefits:
Competitive benefit package
Relocation Assistance if relocating 75+ miles away
Skill-bridge program
Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
A supportive work environment that values your voice and encourages participation in Shared Governance.
Work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professionals in a brand-new unit.
Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs a variety of high-quality ultrasound procedures under minimal supervision utilizing diagnostic ultrasound imaging equipment.
- Documents calibration procedures for individual imaging equipment.
- Coordinates, organizes, plans, and makes quick decisions on emergent cases; evaluates and acts to maintain efficiency and maximize productivity.
- Assists the Radiologist in performing invasive biopsy procedures using the Ultrasound system to pinpoint point exact anatomical location(s) of a specified diseased area for specimen evaluation and diagnosis.
- Ensures that all procedures are accurately charged and sees to all charges being turned in at the end of the day for correct billing.
- Sees that the Ultrasound room is adequately supplied, checks equipment and computer status for readiness, reports any problems that could change the work flow and make sure corrective actions are taken to ensure of work flow continuity.
- Must be able to perform all tasks, as listed but not limited to nor to exclude any and all tasks as deemed necessary or recommended by the associate’s immediate supervisor or manager on duty.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of our client.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must Have's:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
- Minimum 1-year scanning experience in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular and Breast Ultrasound
- ARDMS or ARRT/Sonography certification in Abdomen required within one year
- LRST/ARRT Radiologic Technology License
- Current BLS (American Heart Association)
- Certification in OB/GYN or Breast
Salary: BASED ON EXPERIENCE $27-$39
Benefits:
Competitive benefit package
Relocation Assistance if relocating 75+ miles away
Skill-bridge program
Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
A supportive work environment that values your voice and encourages participation in Shared Governance.
Work alongside a dedicated and skilled team of healthcare professionals in a brand-new unit.
Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.
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