Description Performs two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D – when required) ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs.
Shifts are 12 hours - 7 days on/7 days off
Requirements
Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is required
- Successful completion of The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination for Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) required
- Must be eligible for registry requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and have a certification in each area of specialty, etc. OB/GYN, Abdomen, Breast
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate
- Role and responsibilities
- Analyses sonography exams, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates to the appropriate physician
- Verifies patient identification and examination to be performed before starting a procedure
- Maintains accurate Ultrasound Trophon Disinfecting Logs used for the Quality Assurance Program for the ultrasound probes.
- Reports equipment malfunction or damage to the department manager in a timely manner and contacts appropriate equipment maintenance contract for service calls
- Assumes responsibility for assigned area; controls inventory of supplies for assigned area and cleans and disinfects exam rooms and equipment as required.
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
- Uses independent judgment during exams to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
- Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients during examinations and procedures.
- Practices aseptic techniques and infection control protocols as necessary
- Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
- Calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Stocks and replenishes supplies as needed in each room
- Explains exams to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
- Performs invasive ultrasound procedures and follows disinfecting protocols
- Performs abdominal ultrasound studies, OB/GYN ultrasound studies as required, performs breast ultrasound procedures, if applicable, and assists in ultrasound guidance procedures as needed
- Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications
- Selects appropriate transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of the field, and other specifications of the study
- Moves the transducer by hand over specified areas of the body and observes sound waves displayed on the screen to monitor the quality of the ultrasonic pattern produced
- Obtains permanent record of internal examination by capturing the necessary images of an organ(s) shown on the display monitor and sends the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System
- Maintains records of ultrasound images taken; calculates, compiles and records data from numerical readings on patient’s medical record and related documents
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure and makes appropriate physician contact for intervention if necessary
- Documentation meets current standards and hospital policy
- Discusses test results with attending physician and/or radiologist as needed.
- Performs clerical duties, schedules patient appointments, etc.
Requirements
- Support Cogdell Memorial Hospital’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
- Adhere to Cogdell Memorial Hospital’s Compliance Program
- Assure/maintain compliance with all accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards at the local, state, and federal levels
- Maintain in current status, licenses/certifications and memberships in applicable professional organizations
- Attend mandatory department meetings and participates by offering ideas/solutions in problem solving situations/activities
- Attend meetings held within the hospital when employees are mandated to attend
- Comply with all organizational policies
- Demonstrate outstanding customer service/advocacy, professionalism and integrity
- Meet dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean
- Report to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated times
- Consistently complete and maintain assigned duties
- Wear identification badge while on duty and uses computerized punch time system correctly
- Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
- Adjust works hours/schedule as needed to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital
- Aware of the Emergency Disaster Plan and how to respond if a disaster occurs
- Respond within the 30 minute response time when on call
- Work effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure
- Appreciation of and desire to be a part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care
- Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment dictates
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Strong reasoning/critical thinking skills
- Excellent time management, collaboration, prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to adapt to change and support new technologies as well as policies and procedures in a positive manner
- Physical requirements and environmental conditions
- High-stress environment
- Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Pushing and pulling heavy objects
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
- Position requires moderate to heavy lifting of 50+lbs
- Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
- Mental demands include: alertness, analytic ability, memory, concentration, judgment, initiative, precision, creativity and communication.
