Job Description Summary
Performs ultrasound scanning procedures. Reports preliminary findings and diagnoses to the Radiologist. Takes anatomical pictures to demonstrate organs.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Receives and reviews requests for ultrasound studies on patients of all ages from child to geriatric.
- Performs such exams as Abdominal Echoes, Renal, Aortic, Pelvic, Obstetrical and Biophysical Profiles, small parts to include breast, thyroid and scrotal exams.
- Able to assist radiologist with invasive procedures including biopsies and aspirations.
- Assist surgeons in OR with ultrasound guidance.
- Utilizes real-time transvaginal transducers.
- Checks all images with the Radiologist.
- Consults with the Radiologist about the reading or scans and reports.
- Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
- Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
- Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
- Performs general clerical duties accurately, including but not limited to:
- Greeting patients in a courteous manner consistent with the hospital’s policy.
- Logging and checking in patients accurately and appropriately.
- Verifying information and exams performed. Updates and changes exam description to reflect actual exams performed. This assures the correct billing of patient accounts.
- Quality assures exams performed, to capture the technologist, the room utilized and the time utilized.
- Disposing of used linen and supplies in an appropriate manner.
- Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
- Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
- Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
- Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
- Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing, as observed by nurse manager and peers.
- Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
- Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
- Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
- Adheres to universal precautions.
- Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
- Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.
- Technology and Learning
- Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
- Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
Prefer graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program.
Minimum Work Experience
Need one to two (1–2) years to be fully proficient.
Required Licenses / Registrations
RDMS or eligible - Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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