Ultrasound Technologist - Weekends

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: Participate with Radiologist and/or physician by contributing technical and professional knowledge. Review pathology surgical and delivery reports as appropriate to follow patients progress and provide a means of reviewing the accuracy of the diagnostic exam. Clinical and Technical Must be familiar with the following fundamentals: a. Appropriate transducer gain field of view focal range frame rate dynamic range etc.b. Appropriate use of 2D 3D Mmode Doppler and color flow.c. Exam protocols are followed as necessary.d. Correlation is made of the clinical history with the exam to be performed.e. Confirm patient preparation and explain procedure to patient.f. Appropriate patient information is given.g. Necessary measurements and labels are given.h. Appropriate imaging device (camera VHS printer) is used.i. Proper images are generated. Judgment a. Recognize the significance of all structures that are visualized.b. Differentiates artifact from normal or pathologic processes.c. Determines if anatomy is normal or abnormal and appropriately delineates any abnormality.d. Deviate from normal techniques when necessary. Perform abdominal obstetric gynecologic venous and carotid Doppler and various small parts ultrasound exams. Consults with radiologist per exam. Transport patients. Maintain supplies. Perform and archive proper paperwork for exam. Responds to patient needs and maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes but is not limited to: security and safety understanding of MSDS equipment infection control fire disaster safe lifting and body mechanics. Ensures selfcompliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization s values. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization. Ensures that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:1. Graduation from fully accredited Sonography program.2. One American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry in either Abdomen or OB/GYN a. ARDMS Eligible: One ARDMS registry in either abdomen or OB/GYN within 6 months of hire3. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (HCP) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire. COMPETENCIES:1. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.2. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decisionmaking is logical and deliberate.3. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decisionmaking. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. 4. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional standing walking lifting reaching kneeling bending stooping pushing and pulling. Must be able to maneuver patients on table in order to obtain proper images. Able to lift at least 50 lbs. Good reading eyesight. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians nurses health care professionals patients and/or family and the public.

Shift: Weekends Sat Sun 8am 8:30pm Monday & Tuesday 3:30pm 10:00pm

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts

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