Ultrasound Technologist Weekends

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 co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual clients need.

Job Summary

Performs general ultrasound examinations within the department nursing units and off-site 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 patient-identification 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 in-patient 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.