Essential Job functions:

• Provides comprehensive care to patients requiring ultra sound services in an organized and systematic manner according to departmental policy and standards.

• Follows appropriate protocol for ultrasound studies unless specified differently by the Radiologist.

• Follows ultrasound procedures for biopsies and other Interventional procedures.

• Assumes accountability for managing delivery of care and patient safety. Promotes and maintains a safe clean and orderly work environment.

• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.

• Obtains and documents patient history and pertinent information. Assesses patient for potential risk factors.

• Ensures proper identification of patient and patient demographics in PACS.

• Clarifies and follows Doctors orders.

• Completes work within an acceptable time frame.

• Maintains exam room cleanliness after each procedure. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.

• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.

• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.

• Plans delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies.

• Prepares patient for procedures providing instructions to obtain desired results gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.

• Ability to operate / modify equipment and technical factors as needed.

• Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control checks. Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.

• Processes self pay patients according to departmental procedure.

General Job functions:

• Ensures full utilization of the Ultrasound department.

• Provides leadership and support for the department; serves as a Consistently Exceeds Expectations and consultant to staff; assists in interpreting policies and procedures for staff.

• Demonstrates the ability to make decisions delegates and assures the welfare of the patients and staff.

• Manages technical staff to provide adequate department coverage within approved department budget.

• Accepts accountability for managing department protocols as well as ensures all staff is aware of any new protocols established.

• Verifies exams in PACS system.

• Cancels and reschedules patient appointments as needed.

• Corrects and DONE orders when necessary.

• Replenishes and changes supplies in assigned area as needed.

• Demonstrates understanding of safety health and morale needs of customers and co-workers.

• Other job duties as required

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical strength to lift heavy objects carts or items taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical mobility which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

• Balance is maintained during climbing bending and/or reaching

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing prolonged standing/bending walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Allergens: dust mold and/or pollen

• Sharps

• Latex

• Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards blood body fluids non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

• Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.

• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education Certification Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelors degree preferred.

• 0 1 years experience required. 2-4 years experience preferred.

• ADMS certificate or eligibility required.

• BLS certification required.

• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.

• Ability to use problem solving critical thinking and priority setting skills required.

• Previous leadership experience preferred.

• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone Fax Copy Machine Scanner Email/Voice Mail) preferred.

• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

• Experience with Patient care equipment preferred.

• Experience with Ultrasound Equipment preferred.