Ultrasound Technician

Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Glenwood Springs
Posted on: July 11, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This is a half-time position (24 hours per week guaranteed with full benefits).

Under general supervision of the Manager and Chief Technologist this person is responsible for providing Ultrasound Imaging of technical detail, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in producing quality ultrasound exams and providing clerical services to the department.

CLINICAL PRACTICE SKILLS

Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards.

Makes value-added resource decision for patient care with respect to supplies, equipment and acuity of care.

Always ensures accurate documentation including completion of all required forms, sign, date, time and legibility of all documentation. Scan all documents as needed/required.

Delivers, documents and oversees patient care in accordance with AVH policy, procedure, protocol and TJC or CMS standard interpretation. Demonstrates ability to prioritize all aspects of patient safety and National Patient Safety Goal requirements.

Maintains complete clinical competence for all patient care delivered in the patient care setting and for all specific radiology technician modalities assigned. Maintains appropriate education and certification requirements for role and radiology technician accountability

Implements correct charging procedures and monitors daily for accurate charging in the department. Participates in charge master changes, corrections, updates or additions.

Participates in departmental and organizational education as requested/required. Assists with new staff orientation and mentoring.

Oversees the appropriate use and maintenance of Ultrasound equipment, and assures appropriate function, patient safety, and troubleshooting needs.

PATIENT TEACHING

Keeps patients informed regarding what to expect pre/during/post procedure

PATIENT SAFETY & CONFIDENTIALITY

Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards

Identifies and promotes new learning around changing patient safety standards of practice

Properly identifies patients using two patient identifiers.

Reports any patient care concerns to RN or MD or initiates rapid response team as appropriate.

Follows all security, confidentiality, and privacy policies

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & GOALS

Develops professional goals and diversity of responsibilities within practice; consistent with hospital mission and goals

Demonstrates role awareness and seeks individualized/department specific continuing education that improves patient care or professional practice.

Active participant in quality improvement processes

Identifies need to seek out additional information when needed and apply relevant findings to practice

LEADERSHIP

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional decision making

Participates and contributes to department meetings and activities.

VI UNIT SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes Ultrasound Competency Checklist as required, including demonstration of proper use of unit/table, pt/exam protocol, scanning of tech sheet into PACS, sterile tray setup, proper supplies, cleaning of transducer and clearing disk space from US machine.

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition; fully stocks area as needed.

Inspects sterile packages and eliminates damaged or out dated supplies.

QA on equipment and images

Maintains clinical competency on department computers and specific modalities.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CRITERIA

Ensures developmentally appropriate care for [patient populations]

CORE VALUES

Patient Centered:is passionate about patient care, creating positive impressions on a consistent basis and exceeding our patients' expectations. Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families, responds with a sense of urgency to patient problems, anticipates patient requirements, responds proactively and places the patient's safety above all else.

Teamwork:works collaboratively with physicians and other staff and assists whenever possible. He/she openly shares information, provides feedback and participates in appropriate decision-making as part of a team of healthcare professionals. Hospital and departmental objectives are placed ahead of individual agendas

Respect for Others:actively listens to others, takes other opinions into account, and communicates openly and honestly. He/she demonstrates respect for others by being timely with communications, completion of tasks, and meeting attendance. The employee is respectful of all physicians, colleagues, patients, visitors, and other stakeholders

Accountability:takes responsibility for his/her actions, abides by the hospital's guiding philosophies and policies, and follows through on commitments and physician orders. He/she provides complete and accurate information to the Physician and/or other members of the work team. Takes personal pride and ownership in the quality of care and services provided to all internal and external customers.

Integrity:is truthful, trustworthy, and principled. He/she demonstrates character, conviction, and honest and ethical behavior in all interactions with others. The employee's word can be trusted. Behavior is consistent with these AVH Core Values

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Associate Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound or equivalent from a two-year College or hospital program

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS
• RDMS - AB, BR, OB/GYN
• RDCS - AE
• RVT - VT
• BLS certification Required

Benefits & Compensation:

Our hire-in rates of pay are based on years of relevant experience. Listed below are our hire-in rates for the position, which includes: minimum pay (no relevant experience) and mid-point (12 or more years).

Minimum = $34.28/hr

Mid-Point = $44.60/hr

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, retirement, and much more can be viewed here.

Keywords: Aspen Valley Hospital, Snowmass , Ultrasound Technician, Other , Glenwood Springs, Colorado