Ultrasound / Echo Vascular Technician

Job Summary

Responsible for daily operations of the imaging department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

• Essential Job Responsibilities
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
• Coordinate work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care
• Assist with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
• Maintain a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies
• Participate in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
• Establish and maintain ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies

• Non-Essential Functions
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Roosevelt General Hospital (RGH) is committed to providing safe, quality care to patients. Employees are required to adhere to the Values of RGH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified in General Diagnostic Sonography
• Certified in Vascular Sonography
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

• Professional Requirements
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of ultrasound services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

• Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• Working irregular hours including call hours
• Physically demanding, 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 light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

General Sign-off

The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency policies.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

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