Description

Under general supervision performs diagnostic non-invasive ultrasound procedures, providing pertinent anatomical and functional data for the Radiologist's interpretation. Assist Radiologists with invasive procedures.

Core Competencies

Uses ALARA and safety principle at all times. Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers. Provides healthcare services in own job category to all age groups. Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS. Answers telephone inquiries of a technical nature from physicians or hospital personnel in other area of the hospital while maintaining good phone etiquette Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts Maintains appropriate stock of supplies for the department. Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements. Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only. Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients. Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department. Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices. Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with patient. Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding. Evaluates patient’s medical history and clinical data. Completes the necessary paperwork and notes discrepancies according to departmental procedure. Determines need for translation services or communication aides and arranges for the appropriate resources to meet these needs.

Department Specific Competencies

Performs all clinical and diagnostic procedures for geriatric, adult, adolescent and pediatric patients according to department policy and procedure. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures as outlined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. Performs portable procedures in high stress environments includes Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, Labor Room, Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suite and Emergency Room. Performs acquisition and analysis of extensive statistical data complied in non-invasive vascular procedures. Note: Vascular Laboratory incorporated within the Ultrasound Department. Assists physicians utilizing ultrasound in the performance of special procedures involving aspirations, biopsies and for guidance of needle placement procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures; regularly practices aseptic techniques and strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures; prevents cross contamination during procedures. Follows cleaning and high level disinfection of semi-critical devices, policy and procedures. Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation. Utilizes LEAN methodology to improve work flow processes for increased quality of patient care and improved outcomes. Assumes On-Call responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

Additional Information

Completion of a formal Ultrasound training program.

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range $41.21 - $64.71 / Hour

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