Ultrasound Technician

Ultrasound Technician

Ishpeming, MI

Job Description

11141 Registered Ultrasonographer 07/20/2016

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general guidance of the physicians/providers performs a variety of diagnostic ultrasonographic procedures.

Reports to: Director of Radiology

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade:

EEO: 01 Officials and Managers 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education
• Graduate of AMA approved School.
• Preferred: Registered or Registry eligible

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• Other
• Required: Registered in one or more specialty areas.
• Primary Source Verification: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in accordance with department procedures for one or more of the following examinations: abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, and vascular and echo cardiographs.
• Performs all ultrasound procedures associated with the department, including development of the films and preparation of contrast media, as appropriate.
• Performs all quality assurance protocols associated with equipment.
• Performs all quality control and quality assurance functions required for VIS examinations.
• Orients patients to procedure, obtains patient history and verifies that informed consent is signed.
• Transports patients to and from department.

• Meets responsibility of on-call scheduling of department.
• Files and retrieves radiology files.
• Completes quality assurance studies as directed.
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient and department files including patient rosters and monthly reports.
• Enters HIS/RIS/PAC's data into computer systems.
• Completes quality assurance studies as directed.
• Maintains current knowledge appropriate to tests.
• Assists other members of the department to assure that quality patient care is provided.
• Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and conflict of Interest Policy.

Other Skills:

• Computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Ability to deal with change.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement.
• Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situations.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Populations Served
• Does not treat or care for patients.
• Neonate (<30 days)
• Infant (<1 year)
• Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
• Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
• Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
• Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
• Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
• Older Adult (>60 years)
• Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

• Demographic
• Clinical
• Insurance
• Financial
• Complete Medical Record
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
• While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort:

• Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Bending/Stooping rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Climbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Keyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Kneeling rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Moving Patients rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Reaching rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Running X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Sitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Squatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Standing rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Walking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Hearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Smelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Taste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Vision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Vision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Vision: Seeing Far rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly

• Vision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
• Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Blood and/or bodily fluids rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
• Communicable diseases/pathogens rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
• Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Dust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Hazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Gases/Vapors/Fumes rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Hazardous Medication rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantly
• Latex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly

Working Conditions

• Frequently requires work near moving mechanical parts.
• Involves frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous waste.
• May periodically be exposed to fumes or airborne pathogens.
• Involves frequent exposure to radiation.
• Works in moderate noise conditions.

Skills : TECHNICIAN