Ultrasound Tech Per Diem Rotate

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Establish proper patient identity.
• Confirm physician orders.
• Ensure patient position, comfort and safety.
• Explain exam procedures to patients.
• Follow department exam protocols.
• Meet quality standards as established by interpreting radiologist.
• Demonstrate clinical competence.
• Demonstrate initiative and timely completion of work assignments. 
• Utilize appropriate transducers. Produce accurate and reliable studies.
• Utilizing sterile technique, assist physician during invasive procedures.
• Properly use department PACS. Communicate with and observe patients.
• Log appropriate information on printed forms and worksheets.
• Deliver preliminary/STAT reports when required.
• Wear ID badges while at work.
• When on call, provide appropriate response time.
• Accurately complete on-call log sheets.
• Adhere to rules governing timeclock punches.
• Maintain department supplies.
• Participate in continuing education as required by the ARDMS and Tenet Corporation.
• When necessary, transport patients to and from the ultrasound department.
• Report equipment malfunctions. Maintain cleanliness of all work areas.
• When necessary, provide technical assistance to coworkers.
• Mentor students and less experienced technologists.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound technology** 
• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for each responsible scope of practice including at a minimum OB/GYN, Abdomen, and Vascular (see below).
• Must hold one of the following credentials in Vascular Ultrasound Technology:
  1. Registered Vascular Specialist (RVT) provided by CCI.
  2. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) provided by ARMDS.  or
  3. Vascular Sonographer provided by ARRT.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required (maintain current at all times).

**An accredited program is accredited by an agency recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the United States Department of Education (USDOE), or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular technology, or vascular technology.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with patients, physicians, visitors and other staff members.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law