Job Information
Fairview Health Services Ultrasound Technologist in Burnsville, Minnesota
Overview
F airview Health Services is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to join our ultrasound department at our M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital location in Burnsville, MN.
Schedule : This position will work a 0.9FTE (72 hours per two week) schedule. The shift length will be 12 hours on the evening/night shift .
Benefits : This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more!
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build last relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other!
Responsibilities Job Description
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
Verifies patient identification and documentation
Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure
Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare professional
Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance
Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols
Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologists
Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility
Ensures patient data integrity
Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, and status changes in a timely fashion
Performs accurate image identification, record preparation, and digital image manipulation and archiving
Assembles similar relevant exams and reports
Documents initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses/results, or interventions consistent with established policies/procedures/guidelines
Participates as an active team member
Orients and mentors’ new employees and students
Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies
Accepts unique customer service expectations in Imaging
Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines and according to manufacturers’ Information for Use
Qualifications
Required:
Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible, including successful completion of sonography clinical requirements
ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 days of employment
Basic Life Support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before hire date
Additional registrations may be required for specific locations based on the site’s accreditations (for example: ACR, AIUM, IAC) and/or regulatory requirements
Preferred:
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
ARDMS registered in multiple specialties
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status