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The Ultrasound Tech performs ultrasound procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Graduate of approved school and/or certification, RDMS.
- CPR certification required.
- Must be RVT certified if working in Vascular prior to hire.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Ultrasound.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepares and explains exams to patients.
- Performs all exams that pertain to specialty area.
- Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties.
- Assists physician during specialty exam.
- Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices.
- Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.
- Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.
- Lead Ultrasound Tech will prepare staff schedules.
- Lead Ultrasound Tech will maintain accreditation through Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) or American College of Radiology (ACR).
- Lead Ultrasound Tech will be the Technical Director with the IAC if applicable.
- Lead Ultrasound Tech will maintain all duties that pertain to quality improvement.
- Lead Ultrasound Tech will maintain any day to day operations with the department.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel; recognize and reinforce positive efforts of all coworkers and address personnel problems in a tactful and timely manner.
- Analytical skills necessary in order to implement effective care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients’ mental and physical well-being.
- Ability to be scheduled for work based on the operational needs of the hospital.
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
- Basic computer knowledge in order to document effectively.
- Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.
Additional Job Description: Lead for General Ultrasound
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 157 THOM Ultrasound and Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, West Virginia
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