Children's Wisconsin·Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic general and vascular ultrasound examinations, analyzes images, and communicates findings to the interpreting physician for diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities also include ensuring image quality, equipment functionality, and handling clerical duties within the department.
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Job Summary To perform diagnostic general and vascular ultrasound examinations, analyze images, and communicate findings to interpreting physician for diagnosis and treatment by attending physicians. To ensure that ultrasound examination is of acceptable quality and that equipment is functioning properly. The ultrasound technologist is responsible for some clerical duties in the department.
Essential Functions
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPPA) and facility policies and procedures.
Perform general and vascular ultrasound procedures according to department protocols in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide technical assistance during surgical procedures. Accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
Verify accuracy of patient demographic information. Review patient medical history and results of other diagnostic tests to ensure proper exam is performed.
Coordinates exams with other departments if necessary.
Apply independent judgment during the ultrasound examination to ensure appropriate transducer and ultrasound settings are selected as well as appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpretating physician.
Review examination images, analyze examination results, and prepare preliminary findings for interpreting physician.
Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Abides by, and maintains a working knowledge of institutional policy, ACR policy and TJC policy on patient safety goals and guidelines.
Assist with education and training of sonography students, new staff members and physician residents.
Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Legacy Essential Functions
Verifies and Records identification information. Enters appropriate information into patients IDX radiology computer file and film file.
Discusses test results with physicians or other department personnel. Repeats process as necessary.
Maintains equipment, performs safety and quality control checks and notifies Manager of any discrepancies found.
Provides physician with any technical knowledge concerning an examination performed to aid in their interpretation of the exam.
Provides technical assistance during for surgical and aspiration procedures.
Is proficient in obtaining a clinical history to guide the diagnostic process and provide clinical information to the Radiologists to support accurate diagnosis.
Takes call for all ultrasound and peripheral vascular exams offered by the department.
Follows Universal Precautions.
Patient Care Responsibility Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.
This is a part time position with Children's full benefits.
00am-12:00pm and includes rotating back up call and holidays.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
- N/A, ARDMS-American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, Ultrasound Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of pediatric patients served, including growth and development principles, and maintain patient privacy under HIPAA. Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree and graduation from a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, along with a BLS certification and ARDMS registration.
Market context
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