Highmark Health·Westfield, New York
Perform prescribed ultrasound imaging procedures and analyze results to ensure high image quality. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering contrast media, and maintaining imaging equipment.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs prescribed imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (40%) Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%) When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (20%) Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of associate’s degree. One or more of the following certifications is required within 12 months of hire. If already certified, active certification must be maintained: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Sonography-RT(S) or Vascular Sonography-RT(VS) certification and registration via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Breast (BS) via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) earned prior to 2011 Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification via Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) For technologists who have been performing ultrasound prior to and continuously since October 1996 AND have been evaluated by a responsible physician to assure competence, certification is not required. For employees in an Ultrasound role prior to July 1, 2022, who do not have certifications, they are not required to obtain them. Preferred Prior radiology experience Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
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