Registered Ultrasound Technologist

Description

Raleigh, NC

Description

Location: Raleigh Radiology, Blue Ridge

Status: Full-Time/ 4 days a week-10 hour days

General sonography in an outpatient setting, including but not limited to abdominal, small parts, breast, obstetric, pediatric, MSK, interventional, biopsy, and vascular exams.

Requirements

INTRODUCTION

A.. The primary function of the registered sonographer at Raleigh Radiology is to provide ultrasound studies to outpatients. In Addition, if RT is registered will provide radiological outpatient procedures.

B. The technologist is responsible for the coordination of patient care. She/He follows established protocols, policies, procedures, and specific instructions.

C. The technologist is registered in the following modalities: Sonography. Rotation through other modalities is required to assist as trained and when necessary.

D. This position reports to the Clinical Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) General Diagnostic Duties 50%

a) Maintains standards of professional care and maintains patient confidentiality.

b) Implement policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology.

c) Performs ordered procedures in a safe, efficient, and professional manner to include all required views.

d) Assesses patient’s condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs, sets goals, and responds appropriately to meet those needs, which includes discharge teaching.

e) Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions to care rendered.

f) Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed.

g) Participates in the economical utilization of supplies.

h) Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use.

i) Assists co-workers and physicians in giving care to patients.

j) Establishes and maintains open communication.

k) Utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.

l) Assists with / or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients.

m) Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained supplied environment for patients and staff.

n) On a regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting other in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees.

o) Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned.

2) Patient Care Activities 35%

a) Obtains initial history and assessment.

b) Completes and documents history sheets.

c) Engages with patients to ensure a positive patient experience.

d) Performs assessment that may include:

i) Vital signs, lab value interpretation

ii) History of recent complaint (the reason for procedure)

iii) Brief pertinent medical history

iv) Complete list of medications and dosages if necessary

v) Allergies

vi) Other pertinent assessment facts such as LMP, medical history, weight, etc.

e) Observes and assesses patients on an ongoing basis throughout the patient visit to Raleigh Radiology.

i) Assesses the patient’s physical and psychological state as well as his or her responses to the procedure.

ii) Assesses and reflects the condition of patients accurately.

iii) Assesses (when appropriate) neuro checks, breath sounds, etc, as instructed by the supervising Radiologist or referring MD. Notifies appropriate entity when emergency situations arise.

iv) Starts emergency procedures up to and including CPR.

v) Documents assessments/changes in condition in RIS.

vi) Assesses and documents patient knowledge and understanding of the procedure and aftercare, when appropriate to the procedure being performed.

(1) Documents in RIS that teaching, or after-care instructions provided.

(2) Documents when referring MD is contacted in RIS and provides written instruction to patient to assure follow-through.

(3) Follows up inappropriate time frame on condition of patients who suffer adverse reactions

(4) Completes required documentation for pathology.

(5) Documents appropriate information on forms used by Raleigh Radiology.

f) Provides accurate information re patient history to the Radiologist in order for him/her to interpret images with accuracy and proper history.

i) Be concise and accurately reflect physiological facts regarding each patient.

ii) Relay reports immediately upon completion of the procedure when instructed t