Ultrasound Technologist OBGYN
Ultrasound Technologist OBGYN
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Job Description
Ultrasound Technologist opportunity at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Obstetrics and Gynecology Quaker Lane in High Point NC.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists the provider in the delivery of health care by performing diagnostic ultrasound exams by producing assessing and evaluating images and related data used to determine a medical diagnosis.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree or completion of a two year approved program required.
- Registered as an Ultrasound Technologist through ARRT or ARDMS
- Current BLS Provider Certification
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Communicates effectively and courteously on the telephone and in person with patients and colleagues
- Knowledge of computer systems and applications
- Knowledge of organizational policies procedures and protocols
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment
- Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians nurses and other ancillary professional staff
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with public patients physicians and other medical center staff
- Generates a work atmosphere that maintains a positive attitude toward teamwork
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs ultrasound procedures ordered by the provider in a timely and professional manner.
- Selects appropriate transducers and adjusts controls for examination to optimize image quality based on age and size of patient and the objective of the exam.
- Explains to patient and family members each examination to be performed and professionally answers any questions they may have.
- Provides the patient with comfort privacy and instructions to assure a high quality result.
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to differentiate accurately between normal and pathologic findings. 7. Performs patient care tasks as appropriate. 8. Assists the reading radiologist by analyzing and evaluating the results of the study. 9. Ensures efficient and proper functioning of ultrasound equipment by maintaining and cleaning according to manufacturer specifications. Provides input for equipment and supply purchases. Communicates equipment malfunction as appropriate. 10. Assists in training and orienting new employees to procedures while providing guidance and direction. 11. Communicates with referring offices as necessary i.e. calling in reports obtaining patient history patient preps and requesting previous films. 12. Practices universal precautions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings
- Welllighted wellventilated and adequate space
- Frequent exposure to diseases medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment
Employment Type
Full-Time
