Ultrasound Technologist FT Evenings

Ultrasound Technologist FT Evenings

Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Frankfort, KY 40601

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Description

    Introduction

    Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist FT Evenings you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Frankfort Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

    Benefits

    $15K sign on bonus to eligible candidates!

    Frankfort Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
    • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
    • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
    • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
    • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
    • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
    • Colleague recognition program
    • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
    • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist FT Evenings where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    Position Summary:

    The ultrasound technologist is responsible for performing a variety of complex specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of anatomical abnormalities.

    V. Productivity/Fiscal Responsibility: Reports to work on time and is ready to start work Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignments within allocated time period Performs accurately and in a timely manner in periods of increased work-loads and high stress

    Follows through with assignments and informs supervisor if unable to complete tasks Employee adheres to Meal/Break policy and time clock procedures, punching in and out appropriately

    Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands

    When work is complete, seeks additional tasks

    Supports responsible staffing decisions ( low volume, stand-by, on-call)

    Maintains and organizes supplies appropriately

    Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste

    Demonstrates ability to set priorities

    Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources

    VI. Behavioral Expectations:

    Building Partnerships:

    Identifies opportunities to take action to build strategic relationships to help achieve goals

    Exchanges information with potential partners to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems

    Collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both departments needs can be met

    Places higher priority on organization's goals than departments goals

    Anticipates effects of departments actions and decisions on partners

    Influences others to support partnership objectives

    Building Trust:

    Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization

    Shares thoughts, feelings and rationale so that others understand personal positions

    Demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments and behaves in a consistent manner

    Listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with own

    Treats people with dignity, respect and fairness

    Gives proper credit to others

    Stands up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance

    Passion for Results:

    Drives high standards for individual, team and organizational accomplishment

    Sets challenging goals and high performance standards for self and others

    Initiates action and moves others toward envisioned outcomes

    Corrals energy day-to-day to maintain momentum and a sense of urgency toward desired results

    Works relentlessly to overcome obstacles

    Is dissatisfied until results have been achieved

    Derives satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement

    Compelling Communication:

    Clearly and succinctly conveys information to individuals and groups

    Uses forceful and compelling language and tone to stimulate others thinking and actions

    Uses vivid analogies and illustrations to create mental images

    Uses visual aids when appropriate to enhance impact of the message

    Conveys messages logically, simply, succinctly and at the right pace, does not digress

    Checks audiences understanding, presents messages in different ways to enhance their understanding

    Uses correct grammar and punctuation

    Uses a format and terminology appropriate to the topic and audience

    Customer Focus:

    Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others

    Serves as a resource in an effective manner to other departments as needed

    Identifies customer service issues

    Creates customer-focused practices to assure customer satisfaction

    Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service

    Quality Orientation:

    Accurately checks processes and tasks

    Follows procedures

    Ensures high quality output

    Safety:

    Has working knowledge of the operation of the department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel

    Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order

    Assures safe and clean environment; keeps area clutter free

    Takes action

    Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Chemical :

    Complete the RCRA and Pharmaceutical Waste Education for Nursing during new employee orientation and annually

    Is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste

    Respond to a release of Hazardous Chemicals or Hazardous Pharmaceuticals (P-listed) utilizing the facility Code Orange Response Plan

    Is knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the Emergency Response Coordinator for the Hazardous Chemical/ Pharmaceutical Release/Spill clean-up

    Personal &Professional Development:

    Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish personal and professional development

    Actively participates in committees as assigned

    Attends all mandatory education annually

    Makes independent decisions, manages multiple priorities

    Organized, self-directed, requires minimum supervision

    Displays professional pride

    Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCAs Code of Conduct

    Conduct reflects HCAs values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct

    VII. Duties:

    Knowledge of ultrasound examinations; Color Doppler vascular examinations, Abdominal studies, Breast ultrasound and Ob-Gyn procedures

    Assist physicians with biopsy procedures

    Prepares patient for procedure, explains procedure to patient. Monitors and reports changes in patient condition to appropriate healthcare providers

    Basic knowledge of computers and PACS system equipment and related software

    Obtains and documents accurate patient information

    Knowledge of ultrasound and accessory equipment operations to ensure patient safety and image quality including the cleaning process of accessory equipment

    Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy for optimum imaging

    Demonstrates knowledge of patient positioning for optimum imaging

    Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensures proper film identification on all images. Abides by Regulatory requirements, National Safety Goals and Scope of Practice

    Technologist communicates preliminary procedure diagnostic findings to radiologist or other physician(s)

    Evaluates quality of sonogram procedure and determines if additional imaging is required

    Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages

    Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct (attitude and behavior). Maintains licensure in a timely manner

    Ability to maintain confidential information and patient privacy

    Provides outstanding customer service skills at all times

    Technologist contributes to the efficient operation of the department, ensuring the quality of continuity of patient care and safety

    Assist in mentoring new team members or students

    Performs other related duties as required


    What qualifications you will need:

    Minimum Requirements:

    Education: A.S. in Radiological Health Sciences, Graduate of an AMH accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited US program (preferred)

    Licensure/Certifications: Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and/or Certification from a formal US program and/or registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Modality certification required or must be obtained within 1 year of the employment date or end of cross training period. BLS required

    Experience: One year of full-time US experience preferred


      What qualifications you will need:


      • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
      • Vocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree
      • Registered Vascular Technician (RVT), or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

      No Travel Required

      No experience Required Years of Experience

      Frankfort Regional Medical Centerhas provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

      At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

      HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


      'Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
      HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

      If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Ultrasound Technologist FT Evenings opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

      We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    • Candidate Profile

      Qualification Associate Degree
    • Job Benefit(s)

      Education Assistance Flexible Spending Account Pet Insurance Paid time off Family leave Identity Theft Protection Stock Purchase Plan