Job Summary
Performs general ultrasound examinations within the department nursing units and offsite centers.
Job Specific Duties
- Assists in minor surgical procedures such as biopsies cyst aspirations etc.
- Assists in the training of new employees.
- Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.
- Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy.
- Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations and reviews NPO status on selected cases.
- Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e. renal brain soft tissue etc). Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Adjusts equipment determines proper technique and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
- Communicates effectively with hospital employees physicians and patients.
- Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis and problem solves issues with equipment.
- Follows hospital patientidentification policy prior to performing examination. Verifies two patient identifiers to ensure right patient and correct procedure.
- Observes safety practices at all times adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy.
- Performs QA completes exam enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner.
- Performs portable examinations in operating room emergency department and inpatient rooms.
- Responsible for monitoring inventory maintains cleanliness of the equipment and stocks scan room.
- Contacts Physician within 1 hour for all STAT cases with results.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Amer Regis Diag Med Sonography: If hired after April 1 2023 must be registry eligible at time of hire and be credentialed within 14 months of hired date.Staff hired prior to April 1 2023 must be registered before 12/31/2023
- American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughoutemployment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of ultrasound procedure protocols.
- Previous experience in pediatric ultrasound technology preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families and coworkers.
- Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual clients need.