Ultrasonographer - 1.0 FTE

Company: Gundersen Health System
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two weeks) Shift: Mainly Days and PM's, between 7:00am - 9:00pm with occasional call on Nights and Weekends. This position also includes outreach. Job Description: Performs high quality diagnostic medical sonography exams and procedures to aide in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Gundersen Health System patients and their families to provide compassionate, individualized care in the provision of ultrasound services. Understands and applies the concepts of Diagnostic Medical Sonography when performing examinations on patients.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of established protocols and equipment operations when performing exams on patients. Performs diagnostic medical sonography procedures in the following areas: abdominal, OB/Gyn, neurosonology, vascular, intraoperative and intracavitary. Provides the best images possible to radiologists and providers for interpretation. Provides high quality service to customers in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains confidentiality with others regarding patient and organizational information.
• Assumes responsibility to provide a quality learning environment for patients, their families, students, co-workers, and self. Responsible for attending staff meetings, inservices, and continuing education as required by the department.
• Demonstrates cross-sectional anatomy through proper patient positioning and transducer selection to determine normal from abnormal anatomy. Extends the scope of the exam to appropriately investigate pathology and symptoms.
• Provide interpreting physicians with oral and/or written summary of exam findings. Contributes technical, professional knowledge, and observation to the final diagnosis. Interact with referring providers with oral and/or written summary of exam findings.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as listed on the competency checklist and as requested by others.
• Utilizes knowledge of regulatory compliance when working with patients and their associated charges. Age Specific Population Served: Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) Infant (less than 1 year) OSHA Category Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. Education and Learning: Required Post High School education in a specialized field: Completion of one year (minimum) ultrasound training Work Experience: Required No experience required. Desired 1 year ultrasound experience. License and Certifications: Required Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification; Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within one year of hire date Desired Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION Walking/Standing - Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Stooping/Bending - Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation - Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Lifting - Floor to Waist - Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Lifting - Waist to Overhead - Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Lifting - Other - Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 Equal Opportunity Employer

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