Ultrasound Tech PRN

General Summary:

Under the direction of a radiologist performs general vascular and interventional procedures. Works collaboratively with members of the Imaging Services team and other departments throughout the facility to provide safe quality care.

Education Licensure Registration and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program preferred

R.D.M.S. or registry eligible. Must obtain registry within 1 year of hire date

RVT required or within 1 year of hire date

CPR certification required
General and vascular ultrasound experience preferred

Essential Functions:

Performs Ultrasound procedures in the safest manner possible; Reviews order and verifies information to ensure the correct procedure for the associated diagnosis annotates/labels images properly including proper patient identification completes procedure according to protocol and coordinates procedure with various departments throughout the facility.

Demonstrates proficiency with EMR and PACS including proper documentation and charging.

Maintains procedure room for optimal efficiency to include stocking of supplies disinfecting equipment and disposing soiled linen and waste following hospital policy and/or manufacturers guidelines.

Keeps equipment in proper working order and contacts service engineer as needed. Follows appropriate downtime procedure when equipment is not in working order.

Follows ODH and other regulatory guidelines.

Continuously displays a can do attitude within the department and across departmental lines.

Works effectively as part of the departmental team to facilitate the departments ability to meet its goals and objectives. This includes; attending and participating in committee meetings as required utilizing automated systems to communicate accepting and completing work assignments and reporting to work on time and is at work station ready to work as scheduled.

Performs general clerical duties accurately.

Other duties as assigned.

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional neat clean and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe secure environment.

Supports cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs for:

1. Safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established fire/safety/disaster plans risk management and security report and/or correct unsafe working conditions equipment repair and maintenance needs.

1. Confidentiality of all data including patient employee and operations data.

1. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

1. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patients expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient Every time

• Commits to efficient effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes