PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Ultrasound Technologist for a travel job in Lakewood, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
"Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures including, but not limited to, abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retro
peritoneal, small parts and vascular.
May perform cardiac procedures as required by entity. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to "as low as reasonably achievable"
(ALARA).
Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timelymanner. Prepares patient for exam.
Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional
needs.
Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.
Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient's condition. Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling and optimal use of equipment/resources.
Communicates in writing and verbally with all physicians, imaging
personnel, students and hospital staff in facilitating the continuum of care.
Assists with patient transport as needed.
Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
As assigned by management, performs technologist duties
of other registered modality.
Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per departmentand/or facility policy.
Correctly inputs charges and required data for procedures and for supplies utilized during theprocedure/exam.
Completes required hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam performed. Prepares room,
equipment, and exam materials needed for exam.
Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when
necessary.
Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure.
Maintains clean work area for employees and patients.
Maintains quality checks and equipment maintenance documentation per department procedure.
Proactive in problem identification and following up with appropriate
management personnel.
Establishes a motivating, constructive rapport with physicians, staff and system departments.
Maintains high skill level through ongoing education / meeting attendance and shares information with staff.
Participates in clinical training for students and/or staff technologists.
Actively participates in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
Maintains compliance with all State, Federal, accreditation and hospital regulations
and standards.
Responsible for contributing to ACR accreditation as requested.
Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.
Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility. "
Pride Health Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global-an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry's leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits