Ultrasound Technologist

Description

Summary:

Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in US imaging.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria A: Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria B: Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness and completes/initials history form. Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria C: Advises patients on proper exam preparation including dietary restrictions and appropriate attire. Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria D: Explains procedure answers questions/concerns and followsup with patient when necessary.
2. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria A: Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walkins. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria B: Reviews charge entry edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria C: Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria D: Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets.

3. Image Acquisition Criteria A: Selects required transducer as well as positions patients correctly for optimal imaging. Image Acquisition Criteria B: Proficient in scanning established US protocols. Image Acquisition Criteria C: Applies knowledge of US physics. (i.e. doppler color flow 2D scanning harmonics and instrumentation) Image Acquisition Criteria D: Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.

4. Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria A: Able to recognize and demonstrate skills of differentiating normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy. Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria B: Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings. Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria C: Correct annotation of anatomy scanning plane and region of interest. Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria D: Shows determination and resourcefullness in imaging challenging or new exams.

5. Exam Completion Criteria A: Evaluates sonographic images for technical quality and repeats images as necessary. Exam Completion Criteria B: Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Exam Completion Criteria C: Provides an accurate oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis. Exam Completion Criteria D: Scans accompanying paperwork then verifies images in PACS.

6. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria A: Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria B: Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria C: Indicates correct initials of the Sonographer performing the exam. Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria D: Resolves prior examinations accurately.

7. Infection Control Criteria A: Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves gowns and masks as appropriate. Infection Control Criteria B: Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately. Infection Control Criteria C: Disposes of needles and syringes in designated sharps containers comprehends safe fill levels and seals containers appropriately for pickup. Infection Control Criteria D: Keeps work area waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis.

8. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria A: Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria B: Promptly responds to situations which require a timely response and documents relevant information on incident forms. Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria C: Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart oxygen blood pressure monitor pulse oximeter etc). Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria D: Able to initiate emergency response policy.

9. Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria A: Assists Radiologist in interventional procedures such as US Guided Breast Biopsy. Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria B: Initiates equipment service requests updates service logbook and notifies supervisor as necessary. Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria C: Active participation in maintaining break room cleanliness. Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria D: Willingly performs other tasks to assist ancillary personnel pertaining to patient care.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography. Minimum of 2 years of US experience preferred
Minimum Experience: two years

Desired: ARDMS certified in Ultrasound or must become certified within 1 year of hire. ARDMS Breast Certification within 1 year of hire. CPR. Maintains continuing education requirements 30 CE credits per triennium) Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology. Exhibits a degree of professionalism necessary to instill patient confidence. Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates respect and courtesy

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Credentials:CPR

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 406

Department: NRMC

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.66 $67.05 Hourly