Job Description:This position performs a variety of diagnostic vascular
exams under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities
leading to patient diagnosis.
To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our
organization, we will also offer up to a $8,000 sign-on bonus, if applicable.
Scope
Ensures proper patient identification, verifies orders, and prepares
patients for exams.
Uses proper imaging techniques to ensure timely, safe, and high quality
diagnostic exams.
Demonstrates the ability to perform any exam on all ages of patients
(neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics) using
appropriate protocol and following ACR guidelines.
Demonstrates proficiency on all clinical equipment within the department.
Completes and annotates a medically acceptable exam, following ACR
guidelines while producing the maximum diagnostic information in a minimal
amount of time.
Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging,
obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur,
for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any
equipment failures or problems.
Exhibits good safety practices in body substance protection, cleaning of
equipment, using proper sterile techniques, and removing any expired
materials.
Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including
time stamps and image storage.
Qualifications
ARRT Registry or ARDMS Registry. The ARDMS must include successful completion
of one registry pertinent to the department beyond physics (options include
OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, and, vascular), required
Basic life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers, required.
Ultrasound experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify
equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care
providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally
communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms,
needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency
situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex
and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed
information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and
utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to
retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items
of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and
assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable
equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and
busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and
-May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
ti
Anticipated job posting close date:05/28/2024
Location:St. Marys Regional Hospital
Work City:Grand Junction
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$31.28 - $55.57
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho,
Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and
Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified appli ants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or
on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities