Ultrasound Technician PRN

Description SUMMARY

• The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Ultrasound Technician 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
• DUTIES
• AND
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment. Adhere to quality control requirements on all patients testing to ensure accuracy. Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic and vascular information. Ability to integrate diagnostic and vascular sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary. Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic and vascular sonographic information in each examination performed. Ability to evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic and vascular information to the attending physician. Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient’s needs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and health care teams. Ability to follow established department procedures. Ability to transmit via electronic methods sonographic examinations and tests to teleradiologists for professional interpretation. Ability to document in the EMR, all actions taken regarding patient testing procedures performed. Ability to maintain patient confidential and patient privacy standards at all times. Participate in various committees, meetings, in-service training as required. Participate actively in quality improvement programs. Must maintain ultrasound equipment and work area and maintain adequate supplies. Accurately and promptly implements provider’s orders. Maintains a professional approach with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment. Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job. Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.

Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledgeable of the standards of quality for the performance of ultrasound procedures and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography, and maintaining records of patient test results. Knowledgeable of the operation of sonographic equipment. Knowledgeable about state and federal regulations of sonography. Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures. Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications. Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI). EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduate of a formal diagnostic Sonography Program ARDMS Certificate Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate 1-3 years experience, preferred LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS: Communicate verbally and in writing in English. Legible hand writing is required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic statistical concepts. Geometry, Algebra, Increment Conversions, Formulas and Fractions REASONING ABILITY: Responds to commonly occurring problems/situations for which standards, procedures and precedents exist.

Work environment

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.