Ultrasonographer 3 PRN Premium

Clinical Skills

• Performs high quality ultrasound examinations in a prudent and efficient manner, maintains examination records, and generates accurate reports for administration and other operating areas as needed.
• Provides compassionate and dignified patient care by assisting in patient transfer to examination area and positioning of table, and by providing care to the patient following procedure completion.
• Assist radiologist with diagnostic interpretation of scans by taking complete accurate history, correctly labeling films discussing visual findings, reviewing films with radiologist, supplying additional information/films of suspicious areas.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in use of all standard ultrasound equipment and a solid foundation in ultrasound theory.
• Triage requests that all imaging procedures are completed in a timely manner.
• Evaluate patients to ensure that they are examined safely without harm or further injury to the patient.

Patient/General Safety

• Checks in-patients name bands before performing examinations; for outpatients, states patient's complete name clearly.
• Responsible for reviewing exam and protocol revisions as necessary.

Equipment

• Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner.

Documentation/Communication

• Prepares patient for examination by explaining procedure, providing instructions and obtaining clinical history and consent.
• Familiar with standard exam protocols designated by Radiologists, and knowledge of support documentation for all procedures. Refers to manuals as necessary.
• Communicates effectively; listens carefully to co-workers, peers, and Director. Acts as a communication link between staff and other care providers.
• Communicates, in timely manner, supply items to be ordered to responsible team member.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Assists with the interview process for new team members.
• Adheres to hospital policy on the usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.
• When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet department/unit needs.
• Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.
• Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.
• Maintains a professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times.
• Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements.
• Attended all required mandatory educational sessions.
• Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations.
• Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.
• Adheres to infection control practices.
• Has completed required TB skin test(s).
• Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Experience: 2 years ultrasound experience.

Certification/ License: 2 Certifications in RDMS, RVS or RRVT (Echo), or Vascular; BLS