Job Description
Job Description
Ultrasound Technologist<. >
· About Facility:
o 11 licensed beds
o Free Standing ED – Trauma patients are possible as it is an ED, but there is no Trauma designation.
o We offer 24/7 on-site X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound services
o Outpatient imaging is also provided at this location – dayshift only
o Stroke Center
o Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
· Unit Information:
o Average patients/day? 9
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year as an US Tech and in an ED setting is required
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Dependent on experience
· Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o ED and outpatients at this location
o Freestanding Emergency Room setting. Typically, OB 1 trimester, venous leg(s)/arm(s), small parts, abdomen, testicular and ovarian torsion exams ordered but as an ED, can be anything.
· Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o ARDMS
o BLS
· Skills required:
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- General ED US imaging
o Assist DX/CT with moving patients, transporting patients if busy
· Support within the Department:
o Department leadership
· Technology/Equipment:
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- EMR: EPIC
- RIS: Epic Radiant
- PACS: Philips iSite
- Department specific Equipment:
- Siemens Sequoia’s
- Trophon
· Floating: If yes, where?
o None
· Orientation (facility and unit):
o 1-2 days departmental at site (Mtn. Island FSED)
· Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: Dependent on requisition
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work if scheduled
o RTO: Manager approval
o Shift times: dependent on requisition
o Schedule cycle: 6-week schedule
· Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Black
o Parking: Free