Job description

Place of Performance:

Albuquerque Service Unit, including:

Albuquerque Indian Health Center
801 Vassar Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

And, if needed:

Santa Ana Health Center
Santa Ana Pueblo O2-C Dove Road
Bernalillo, NM 87004

Zia Health and Dental Clinic
155 Capitol Square Drive
Zia Pueblo, NM 87053

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES / TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

-The Ultrasound Technician shall provide professional medical services in the specialty of Ultrasound Services for the Albuquerque Indian Health Center.

-The contract technologists shall have current certification in (RDMS) that permits to perform medical imaging exams and shall provide documentation of certification (copies of diplomas and certificates).

The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for the provision of the services as listed below:

1. Ultrasound Technician shall perform medical imaging exams including ultrasound and x-ray as needed following imaging protocols and in a timely manner.

2. Ultrasound Technician requires access to network D1, RPMS/EHR, PACS, MAIL, and Scheduling menu.

3. Ultrasound Technician shall enter images into PACS (picture archiving) and update exam data after each procedure, ensuring data is correct.

4. Ultrasound Technician shall maintain exam rooms, i.e. clean/ stock room after each patient and notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) when supplies are needed.

5. Ultrasound Technician shall attend mandatory training yearly including computer security, safety, privacy act/ HIPAA, CPR, Child Protection, and infection control. They may also attend job related no-cost webinars.

7. Ultrasound Technician shall follow the department and adhere to the policies of the Albuquerque Indian Health Center (AIHC) and Medical Imaging Department behavior standards including dress code policies.

8. Ultrasound Technician shall report to work from 8 to 4:30 pm with 30 min for lunch and two 15 minutes breaks, one in morning one in afternoon.

10. Ultrasound Technician shall perform office duties as required by the Program, including registering patients, scheduling exams, answering phones, and filing.

12. Ultrasound Technician shall call abnormal results to the provider as necessary.

13. Ultrasound Technician shall be provided use of government equipment to perform exams- x-ray & ultrasound machines, computers, phones, printers, fax, and office equipment.

16. Quality Assessment reviews of contract staff are done yearly to ensure quality work is performed under the contract.

Client Background:

It is possible some of the IHS patients receiving services under this contract may only speak a native language and/or reside on a federally recognized Indian Reservation. The Ultrasound Technician is expected to demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural and language difference and have the ability to work through interpreters as necessary for non-English speaking patients. Consideration must be given to elderly patients, potentially limited transportation and home environment facilities.

Work Schedule:

Work Shift: 8 hours – usually 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, except all Federal Holidays. Tour of Duty will take place within these hours, unless otherwise scheduled.

Certification Requirements:

-The Ultrasound Technician must possess and maintain a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration or certification as a Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

-The Ultrasound Technician will be responsible for make sure Heart Association BLS as required.

-The Ultrasound Technician will be responsible for making sure all charting is update as required.

The Ultrasound Technician will perform work with multicultural patients and interpreters as necessary for non-English speaking patients.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Ultrasound Technician must possess and maintain a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration or certification as a Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Extensive Knowledge in charting

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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