Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Fairfield, CA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs

13-week initial duration, ASAP starts
Schedule: Wed, Thurs, Fri and every other weekend from 1 hours. (40 hours 1 week, then 24 hours the next)

Minimum 2 years of hospital (acute) experience required

Candidates must have vascular experience (40%-50% of cases), OB and peds experience required as well.

RDMS/ARRT required

"Coordinates daily patient schedule for U/S. Performs U/S studies and insures correct processing and handling. Helps in other areas of radiology such as front desk, reception, etc. Insures proper equipment maintenance and cleanliness. Assists clerical staff when possible. Attends seminars and in-services. Takes call and standby as needed. Promotes a cooperative and positive relationship with physicians and other hospital staff/departments.
1. Performs ultrasound examinations in accordance to established protocols.
2. Assists and instructs patients prior and during examinations.
3. Responsible for evaluating each study to ensure it meets required quality standards.
4. Responsible for patient confidentiality, safety and well being during examinations.
5. Responsible for inspecting and cleaning equipment prior to use.
6. Reports to ultrasound supervisor all equipment failures and/or malfunctions.
7. Reports all patient complaints, discrepancies and drug reactions according to the QA policies.
8. Responsible for processing images, organizing paper work and completing charge sheets.
9. Works in other areas of the department such as reception, assisting transfer, transport, etc.
10. Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Heath will be met or exceeded
11. Takes call and/or standby when required. "

Skills

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patient in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal. Demonstrates the Client Way. The Client Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at Client Healthcare. The Client Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration and Competence. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to assist moving and transferring patients as well as moving ultrasound equipment.

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