Schedule & Incentives

• This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. 
• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates.
• A full‑time position with a Mon-Thurs 8a-4:30p; Fri 7:30a-4p (No weekend, holidays, call).
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression.

Job Summary

• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative
• Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases
• Able to independently perform job functions
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patients for the procedure

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately
• Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates
• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames
• Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams
• Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection
• Uses critical thinking skills
• Dialogs with patient/family
• Asks clarifying questions
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate
• Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care
• Preps the patient for the procedure
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
• Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams

Education and Communication

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members
• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees
• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures
• Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology
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