Part-time, 36 hours per week, Day shift
Job Summary:
Reports to and functions under the general supervision of the Department Manager. Operates ultrasound equipment and performs all diagnostic examinations per protocols. Understands and applies ultrasound technology for patient care; maintains pertinent records.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts scanning process using ultrasound equipment; move transducer over specified body area, adjusting equipment to produce optimum image; records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation.
- Reviews patient history and other supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
- Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and understanding of exam.
- Selects appropriate transducer depending upon area of interest and depth of field.
- Positions patient for optimal results as required per exam.
- Reschedules exams, as necessary, due to poor prep, etc.
- QCs images and ensures that images are transferred to PACS and available for radiologist interpretation.
- Assembles all necessary information and diagnostic images for Radiologist-exam completed in the RIS, NOTES, report impression as applicable.
- Assists physician in such procedures as interventional procedures, etc.; scans patient, marks patient's body, determines angle for puncture while maintaining sterile technique.
- Maintains a high standard of professionalism at all times.
- Actively supports Mission, Vision and Values and departmental initiatives.
- Maintains a clean and neat working area (i.e. clean laundry bags, counters, cabinets, machines, etc.).
- Ensures cleanliness of all probes, including appropriate high-level disinfectant technique for endocavity probes.
- May oversee, instruct and orientate various and new personnel within the department (e.g., mentoring and training to students as assigned).
- Works effectively under pressure and remains respectful of all.
- Able to work effectively and efficiently alone or as part of the team.
- Provides emergency on-call as needed or required.
- Performs all other duties as directed.