Vascular Ultrasound Technologist at Providence Health & Services

Providence is calling a Vascular Ultrasound Technologist (Per-Diem/Variable Shift) to Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital in Torrance, CA.

• Record pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files
• Organize plans and direct activities relating to patients and procedures for designated time and area. Maintain steady workflow ensuring a complete, accurate and timely work product
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles of physics, scanning technique, and computer science skills related to ultrasound scanning according to approved department protocols
• Demonstrate complete working knowledge of all ultrasonography equipment and computer software necessary to perform studies. Calibrate and perform quality control on imaging systems as required
• Demonstrate correct and adequate positioning using ultrasound-imaging technique to obtain desired views related to noninvasive vascular exams
• Perform Holter monitor applications and scanning per departmental policy and procedure manual. Analyze and comply appropriate report for physician review
• Assist physicians in performing treadmills and cardiolite treadmills, including proper preparation, hook-up, and education of the patient and notification of other departments involved
• Perform 12 lead EKG’s using appropriate hook-ups, settings and orientation of equipment. Prepare EKG for review by physicians, perform editing of reviewed tracings, and distribute confirmed tracing appropriately
• Verify patient identification by verbal communication, ID band, etc. Label exam materials and completing logbooks, computer records, and other documentation appropriately and in a timely manner
• Notify physicians in a timely manner of completed tests requiring their review, including significant findings affecting patient care
• Recognize emergency situations, initiate code and administers aid as needed
• Assist with ordering and stocking of supplies and equipment. Keep room/work area neat and orderly
• Willingly perform other related duties outside immediate work area as assigned or required (i.e., filing, scanning, copying, scheduling, and transport)
• Rotate shifts, weekends, holidays, and call assignments as needed or required. Responds to pages, beeps and stat calls in a timely fashion
• DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:
  • Record pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of hospital information system, and other computer-based systems
  • Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and compliance in respect to patient care. Maintains complete confidentiality of all patient and hospital related information. Secure and handle patient records maintaining patient confidentiality with respect to patient and family rights
  • Retrieve reports and is proficient in the use of copier, fax and printer
  • Insure clinical data is correct and appropriate for specific procedures being requested
• LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISION:
  • Demonstrate ability to properly prioritize work and work independently with minimal supervision. Complies with the following:
  • Attendance: report to work each regularly scheduled workday. Accurately records all work time including meal periods
  • Punctuality: Ready for work at precise starting time and continues working until scheduled departure time.  Returns on time from all meal periods
  • Appearance: Project a professional image, follow the hospital dress code policy and/or department requirements. Wear hospital name badge at all times on duty
  • General Work Habits: Readily accept work assignments in a positive manner.  Performs work that is accurate, neat and consistent. Documentation is legible
• Assist and provide orientation/training of new employees and students.
• Assist Director and Lead Cardiology Specialist in problem solving.
• Recommend minor and major equipment needs on-going and annually.