Ultrasound Technologist - $36 per hour

Company: RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: January 31, 2025

Job Description:

RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions is seeking a Ultrasound Technologist for a job in Cincinnati, Ohio.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Ultrasound Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: StaffApplicant must be registered with ARDMS or CCI for vascular ultrasound. MUST BE GENERAL AND VASCULAR CERTIFIED. Required ARDMS credentials are (ARDMS RVT and RDMS).Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all individuals. Alternatively, those seeking an exemption must submit proper documentation supporting their request.Graduate of an accredited diagnostic ultrasound technology program.Maintain required certification and registries, health requirements, and operational requirements. It is the responsibility of the sonographer to provide a copy of such registries and/or diploma to the appropriate TridentCare personnel when requested. A sonographer should carry and be able to always provide credentials.Sonographer must always maintain a valid driver's license and be able to produce the license on demand. It is the responsibility of the technologists to provide a copy of such license(s) and/or certificate(s) to the appropriate TRIDENTCARE personnel. All associates are subject to periodic driver's license checks. Shift Notes:Monday - Friday 9a-5:30p ROLE: Provide mobile ultrasound service. Majority of work activity performed in various nursing homes, home cares facilities, prisons and processing sites throughout regions serviced by Diagnostic Laboratories traveling in an automobile to the location. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Login for self-dispatching or call into the dispatch department to obtain information regarding beginning case load.Arrive at their first case at the start of their assigned shift or have left their house thirty (30) minutes prior.Unload portable sonographic equipment and take into facilities to perform exams ordered by the physician. Must obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent images.Perform and process Ultrasounds using portable sonographic equipment and digitally send them to a Radiologist for interpretation.Check voicemail from each client's facility upon completion of their assigned case(s); or minimally every thirty (30) minutes as necessary.Check for available cases via self-dispatching system and/or check in with the dispatcher on duty every thirty (30) minutes as necessary.Wear the company uniform, company-provided name tag, and follow company dress code.Carry the company -provided phone on his/her personRespond to all urgent communication within fifteen (15) minutes.Attend meetings as required.Upon arriving at facility, ALL ORDERS MUST BE CHECKED FOR ACCURACY AGAINST THE EXAMS(S) LISTED IN THE PATIENT'S CHART AS ORDERED BY THE PHYSICIAN. If the orders in the chart are different or if there are no orders in the chart, the exam cannot be completed until the appropriate order is documented in the chart to match the exam listed on the requisitionThe technologist is responsible to ensure they have the correct patient by asking for two patient identifiers, such as their name and date of birth. (DO NOT ASK YES/NO QUESTIONS). If the patient is unable to identify themselves, the NURSE IN CHARGE of the patient must identify. The nurse's name should be documented on the requisition, as well as, in the tech's comments in the verification screen.Facility staff are to conduct any required patient transfers, support, positioning and/or assistance. Technologists are not to engage in these patient transfers, assistance and/or support activities.Sonographer must have medical physical examinations and TB screening at time of hire and annually, along with annual infection control in-service. Documentation and/or results of said examinations/tests must be provided to TridentCare Human Resources Department within two (2) weeks of the associate's date of last annual exam.Scan exam related paperwork/billing on a daily basis per protocol.Communicate efficiently and perform professionally with call center, dispatch, peers, supervisory staff, and clients.Maintain vehicle and sonographic equipment.The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.Sonographer with company owned, leased, or rented vehicles are responsible for paying all motor vehicle tickets, including parking and speeding tickets.The consumption of alcoholic beverages, illegal substances or possession of weapons is prohibited as cited in the Associate Handbook.Communicate any changes to criminal background and adhere to our drug-free workplace policy as cited in the Associate Handbook.Behave and conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner according to Our Code of Conduct.Sonographer must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately.Train other technologists as required.Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.Complete and successfully pass drug screening and background check.Good organizational skills.Must be able to perform basic smartphone operation as well as basic computer skills such as printing documents from attachments, scanning documents and attaching to emails.Knowledge of applicable regions, geography, and travel routes.Pleasant phone manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.This job description represents only a portion of the responsibilities of the Sonographer. All Sonographers are responsible for all other information pertaining to their job duties as described in the Associate Handbook or mandated by management, as well as any other duties as assigned.Benefits: Medical/RxDentalVisionHealthcare FSADependent Care FSABasic Life and AD&DVoluntary Life and AD&DVoluntary DisabilityAdditional Voluntary BenefitsVoluntary Universal Life with Chronic Condition RiderEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)same day advances are available, discussed at interviewRKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions Job ID #55725.About RKA Recruiting-Permanent PositionsWe are a Staffing and Recruiting firm that puts our candidates and employees first. We work hard to find you the best career. We strive to pay at the top end on pay and offer a full range benefits.

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