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Ultrasonographer Prn Job
Date: Jul 24, 2010
Location: Plano, TX, US
Ultrasonographer Prn
Location
Texas Health Plano
Job ID: 22670
Department:
Radiology Diagnostic
Area of Interest:
Allied Health
Job Type:
PRN
Shift:
Rotating
Relocation Provided:
No
Travel Required:
No
Qualifications:
( ** Ultrasonographer - PRN ** )
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Schedule will be rotating on an 'as needed' basis based on staffing needs of the department. (* Will require 4-6 week orientation period. )
Graduate of an AMA approved Ultrasound Program is required.
Current CPR certification is required.
ARDMS within 1 year of employment is required.
6+ months directly-related Ultrasonography experience is preferred. (*New Grads welcome, experience preferable).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self directed and independent. Must be flexible with availability on short notice.
Duties / RESPONSIBILITIES
Greets and acknowledges patient using a minimum of (2) patient identifiers.
Appropriately handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices.
Recognizes patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions.
Transports patients as needed.
Checks physician's orders and requisitions to ensure accuracy of exam and relevant clinical information.
Manages daily workload to ensure image quality.
Knowledge of PACS, HIS, RIS.
Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and complies with HIPPA guidelines.
Prepares room for exam, performs complex procedures including age-related criteria and developmental considerations.
Demonstrates correct anatomical and positional annotations and information on images.
Knowledge of technique parameters to deliver high quality images.
Performs and produces quality ultrasound exams.
Interpretation skills to determine if need for repeat.
Instruct new staff.
Demonstrates ability to send images, record patient information and retrieve information.
Safeguards personal information of others.
Ensures all records are handled in a proper manner.
Maintains current licensure.
Keeps ARDMS, CPR and ARRT (if applicable) licensure current and in good standing.
Adheres to HR policies, dress code, time and attendance.
Passes annual skills evaluation.
Identifies self and department promptly when answering the phone.
Multitasks and actively maintains daily schedule.
Ensures smooth operation and maintains professional image of the Department.
Creates a safe work environment.
Demonstrates cost effective awareness, avoid wasteful use of supplies and time.
Uses downtime wisely.
Attends continuing education classes and other educational resources.
Adheres to hospital standards for infection control for patient, equipment, and self.
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction to ensure timely repairs and patient safety.
Understands image quality, physics, and safety to public and self - and can apply these principles.
Knowledgable of process to report patient events.
Identifies and troubleshoots workflow processes.
Participates in quality improvement processes.
Attends a minimum of 9 department staff meetings, inservices, hospital re-orientation.
Promotes customer satisfaction and patient safety.
Identifies and offers suggestions for improvement to workflow and processes.
Follows quality control guidelines, adheres to workplace standards.
Utilizes available resources to futher education and gain information.
Works in partnership with patients families, co-workers and physicians to enhance the patient family journey for a desired outcome.
Understands value of teamwork and teambuilding and applies these principles.
Duties
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 370- bed, full service hospital located in Plano, Texas offering top quality medical services to the Plano, Frisco, and McKinney areas, giving nurses and health care professionals the perfect place to develop a career they can be proud of. This facility features a full range of specialty areas including Telemetry, ICU, a Cardiovascular Institute (including two Cath Labs), Emergency Services, Adolescent Behavioral Health, Pediatrics and a Level III Neonatal ICU. With the latest advanced surgical technology, makes Texas Health Plano one of the premier health care facilities in the Dallas metroplex. Come see why Texas Health Plano is the right place for you.
Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Location
Texas Health Plano
Job ID: 22670
Department:
Radiology Diagnostic
Area of Interest:
Allied Health
Job Type:
PRN
Shift:
Rotating
Relocation Provided:
No
Travel Required:
No
Qualifications:
( ** Ultrasonographer - PRN ** )
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Schedule will be rotating on an 'as needed' basis based on staffing needs of the department. (* Will require 4-6 week orientation period. )
Graduate of an AMA approved Ultrasound Program is required.
Current CPR certification is required.
ARDMS within 1 year of employment is required.
6+ months directly-related Ultrasonography experience is preferred. (*New Grads welcome, experience preferable).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self directed and independent. Must be flexible with availability on short notice.
Duties / RESPONSIBILITIES
Greets and acknowledges patient using a minimum of (2) patient identifiers.
Appropriately handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices.
Recognizes patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions.
Transports patients as needed.
Checks physician's orders and requisitions to ensure accuracy of exam and relevant clinical information.
Manages daily workload to ensure image quality.
Knowledge of PACS, HIS, RIS.
Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and complies with HIPPA guidelines.
Prepares room for exam, performs complex procedures including age-related criteria and developmental considerations.
Demonstrates correct anatomical and positional annotations and information on images.
Knowledge of technique parameters to deliver high quality images.
Performs and produces quality ultrasound exams.
Interpretation skills to determine if need for repeat.
Instruct new staff.
Demonstrates ability to send images, record patient information and retrieve information.
Safeguards personal information of others.
Ensures all records are handled in a proper manner.
Maintains current licensure.
Keeps ARDMS, CPR and ARRT (if applicable) licensure current and in good standing.
Adheres to HR policies, dress code, time and attendance.
Passes annual skills evaluation.
Identifies self and department promptly when answering the phone.
Multitasks and actively maintains daily schedule.
Ensures smooth operation and maintains professional image of the Department.
Creates a safe work environment.
Demonstrates cost effective awareness, avoid wasteful use of supplies and time.
Uses downtime wisely.
Attends continuing education classes and other educational resources.
Adheres to hospital standards for infection control for patient, equipment, and self.
Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction to ensure timely repairs and patient safety.
Understands image quality, physics, and safety to public and self - and can apply these principles.
Knowledgable of process to report patient events.
Identifies and troubleshoots workflow processes.
Participates in quality improvement processes.
Attends a minimum of 9 department staff meetings, inservices, hospital re-orientation.
Promotes customer satisfaction and patient safety.
Identifies and offers suggestions for improvement to workflow and processes.
Follows quality control guidelines, adheres to workplace standards.
Utilizes available resources to futher education and gain information.
Works in partnership with patients families, co-workers and physicians to enhance the patient family journey for a desired outcome.
Understands value of teamwork and teambuilding and applies these principles.
Duties
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 370- bed, full service hospital located in Plano, Texas offering top quality medical services to the Plano, Frisco, and McKinney areas, giving nurses and health care professionals the perfect place to develop a career they can be proud of. This facility features a full range of specialty areas including Telemetry, ICU, a Cardiovascular Institute (including two Cath Labs), Emergency Services, Adolescent Behavioral Health, Pediatrics and a Level III Neonatal ICU. With the latest advanced surgical technology, makes Texas Health Plano one of the premier health care facilities in the Dallas metroplex. Come see why Texas Health Plano is the right place for you.
Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Nearest Major Market: Plano
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
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