Diagnostic Sonographer - PRN - Bedford Hospital

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Organization:

Ultrasound

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Is responsible to provide the patient with a quality ultrasound procedure and diagnostic evaluation, for all age groups from neonate to geriatric, under the direction of the radiologist. Expected to abide by the established hospital and departmental policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Collaborates with other healthcare professional in and out of the hospital to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.

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We are currently hiring a Diagnostic Sonographer to join our Radiology team at Bedford University Hospital!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective imaging.
• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate radiation protection to patient, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards.
• May be designated as an interim shift lead in the absence of the Radiology Technologist Team Lead.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
• People Management (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the need for motivation, job satisfaction, performance feedback and communication. Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and build effective relationships. Distributes work assignments fairly, clearly defining tasks, roles and responsibilities. Establishes a positive work environment. Keeps people focused on the "big picture" and motivates them to perform at a high level.
• Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Radiology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of radiology services in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

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