Job Information
National Jewish Health Ultrasound Technologist - Pool/PRN in Denver, Colorado
National Jewish Health is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to join our outpatient imaging team! This position will have a high level impact in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of common and unusual respiratory, cardiac, immune, and related disorders. Ultrasound Technologist on our team perform a variety of abdominal and vascular ultrasound studies.
Great Perk! This position works days (as needed), Monday - Friday with no weekends or holidays.
Why National Jewish Health? National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. We are known worldwide for the treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research.
If you believe in working for an organization where Breathing Science is Life, we invite you to join our team!
Position Summary
Performs quality general and vascular ultrasound procedures in accordance with standards set by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). This position works within the interdisciplinary team to provide safe and personalized care for patients.
Essential Duties
Performs high quality general and vascular ultrasound procedures to support accurate diagnosis while maintaining high quality patient care. Assists Radiologists with ultrasound guided biopsies as required including using sterile procedures. Prepares and researches ultrasound protocols for the following days' schedule. Completes checklists, writes clear narratives and/or enters data into appropriate systems. Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately. Uses hospital information systems proficiently including but not limited to; EMR, scheduling, RIS and PACS software applications.
Other Duties
Performs as back-up to staff absences and vacancies, as necessary.
Competencies
Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments. Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence. Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance their contribution to the organization.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Core Values
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the ins itution. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Successful completion of an approved ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) program required. Associate's Degree preferred. Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience working in general ultrasound required. Six (6) months experience performing ultrasound