Ultrasound Technologist - Casual

 Job Type

Casual: On-Call Coverage

Description

St. Croix Health is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. 

Work Schedule: Varies

 On-call coverage of day/evening shifts including some holidays .

Location: St Croix Health - Hospital

St Croix Falls, WI

This position is responsible for performing a variety of sonographic studies in a variety of settings. The Ultrasound Technologist interprets physician instructions, explains ultrasound procedures to patients, changes imaging parameters and selects options while operating ultrasound equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform ultrasound procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision. 

• Assist radiologist as necessary
• Work with lead technologists on development and maintenance of exam protocols

2. Enforce ultrasound safety for patients, visitors, and employees.

• Participate in safety plan development and execution  
• Participate in drills to assess safety protocols
• Operate and document high level disinfection equipment

3. Follow through with patient exams and orders in the RIS, EMR, EHR.

• Ensure orders are entered correctly
• Enter appropriate charges based on exam(s) completed

4. Maintain ultrasound equipment.

• Generate work orders for equipment repairs and keep current on work order status as necessary
• Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist 

5. Meet patient needs and conditions for exams.

• Work with relevant physicians to create exam protocols
• Partner with Lead Ultrasound Technologist to ensure new orders are correctly built in EMR and existing orders are valid/correct

6. Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment

• Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department
• Take time to share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals
• Serve as a model professional

Education & Licensure:

• Registered by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registry eligible. 
• Registered in Abdomen, and/or OB/GYN, Registry eligible upon hire
• Registered in Vascular or registry eligible within 9 months of hire
• CPR Certification completed internally

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience performing a variety of US studies (Vascular, OB, General, and Breast) preferred
• 2 years’ experience performing a variety of US procedures (Biopsy, Paracentesis, Clip placement) preferred
• New graduates welcome to apply

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology and ultrasound technology practices and procedures 
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards
• Able to contribute to small group projects
• Work under general directions with little supervision
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms
• Use time efficiently maintaining department cleanliness and order
• Mechanical abilities helpful

St. Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission:  We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Vision:  To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values:  People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
• Employee prescription discount program

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.