Chief Ultrasound Technologist jobs in Lakeville, MN

Fairview Health Services is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist to join our Radiology department at our M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center location in Wyoming, MN. 

The Ultrasound Technologist position provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient exam ordered. Responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all the members of the health care team.

Schedule: This position is a casual and will help with the needs of the department. 

About Fairview

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

Come and join our Fairview Lakes team!

Performs diagnostic, therapeutic procedures and performs examinations with technical accuracy and in a timely manner.

Verifies patient identification and documentation.

Reviews physician order prior to exam or procedure.

Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Achieves quality diagnostic images through accurate patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol.

Communicates with and educates patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam.

Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance.

Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols.

Accurately conveys initial findings and clinical data to radiologists.

Participates in crafting a culture of patient safety and demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness for facility.

Ensures patient data integrity

Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, and status changes in a timely fashion.

Performs accurate image identification, record preparation, and digital image manipulation and archiving.

Assembles similar relevant exams and reports.

Documents initial and ongoing data, interventions, responses/results, or interventions consistent with established policies/procedures/guidelines.

Participates as an active team member

Orients and mentors’ new employees and students and participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

Cleans and maintains rooms and supplies

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines and according to manufacturers’ Information for Use

Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to Department guidelines.

Acquires technical proficiency as new technology is introduced into the facility.

Accurately operates and optimizes the use of equipment and implements downtime procedures.

Required

• Education at a level to be ARDMS registry eligible, including successful completion of sonography clinical requirements
• ARDMS registered in one specialty or ARRT RT (S) registered within 90 days of employment
• Registered in Vascular Technology (RVT) within one year of employment at Fairview
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - from American Heart Association or American Red Cross and current before hire date

Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
• ARDMS registered in multiple specialties