Ultrasound Tech-Float

About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description

Monday-Friday $3,500 Sign on Bonus

Essential Job functions:

• Provides comprehensive care to patients requiring ultra sound services in an organized and systematic manner according to departmental policy and standards.

• Follows appropriate protocol for ultrasound studies unless specified differently by the Radiologist.

• Follows ultrasound procedures for biopsies and other Interventional procedures.

• Assumes accountability for managing delivery of care and patient safety. Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.

• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.

• Obtains and documents patient history and pertinent information. Assesses patient for potential risk factors.

• Ensures proper identification of patient and patient demographics in PACS.

• Clarifies and follows Doctor's orders.

• Completes work within an acceptable time frame.

• Maintains exam room cleanliness after each procedure. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.

• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.

• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.

• Plans delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies.

• Prepares patient for procedures providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.

• Ability to operate / modify equipment and technical factors as needed.

• Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control checks. Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.

• Processes self pay patients according to departmental procedure.

General Job functions:

• Ensures full utilization of the Ultrasound department.

• Provides leadership and support for the department; serves as a Consistently Exceeds Expectations and consultant to staff; assists in interpreting policies and procedures for staff.

• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions, delegates and assures the welfare of the patients and staff.

• Manages technical staff to provide adequate department coverage within approved department budget.

• Accepts accountability for managing department protocols as well as ensures all staff is aware of any new protocols established.

• Verifies exams in PACS system.

• Cancels and reschedules patient appointments as needed.

• Corrects and DONE orders when necessary.

• Replenishes and changes supplies in assigned area as needed.

• Demonstrates understanding of safety, health and morale needs of customers and co-workers.

• Other job duties as required

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen

• Sharps

• Latex

• Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

• Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.

• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 0 - 1 years experience required. 2-4 years experience preferred.

• ARDMS certificate or eligibility required. (Abdomen a MUST)

• BLS certification required.

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.

• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.

• Previous leadership experience preferred.

• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.

• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

• Experience with Patient care equipment preferred.

• Experience with Ultrasound Equipment preferred.

Monday-Friday $3,500 Sign on Bonus

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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