Sonographer-Lagrange GA-OBGYN Vernon-Days 2600wk

Job Summary:

Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Care* Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.* Obtains complete clinical history gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.* Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.* Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.* Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment.* Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.* Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.* Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.* Ensures patients privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.* Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures equipment supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.* Organizes schedule time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.* Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.* Uses critical thinking skills.* Dialogs with patient/family* Asks clarifying questions.* Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.* Understands demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.* Demonstrates and understands preandpost procedural care.* Preps the patient for the procedure.* Demonstrates and understands sterile techniqueEducation and Communication* Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge Introduce Discuss Explain and Thank you of all patients and family members.* Ensures that patients questions concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the initiation of the procedure.* Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.* Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.* Required documentation is concise legible and includes precise terminology.* Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.* Completes mandatory departmental and Hospitalwide education without Control* Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits* Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.* Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion prints CDs as needed.* Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS if applicable.* Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.* Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist if applicable* Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policiesOperations* Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.* Transports patients positions patients and helps them on and off procedure table.* Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.* Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. If needed* Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available without prompting so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.* Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.* Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.* Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other coworkers.* Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department.* Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.* Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.* Takes call when necessary* Any other duties as * Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.* Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.* Cleans disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies standards of work and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography
• Basic Life Support or BLS Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required andMinimum 1 year clinical experience. Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians patients visitors departmental staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including but not limited to patients families coworkers volunteers and physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position. Must be compliant with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices protocols and procedures of the position department and applicable professional be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the in all aspects of Ultrasound patient positioning exposure factors. Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.