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Job Details - Position requires knowledge of imaging techniques for all areas of ultrasound: OB/GYN, Abdominal, Small Parts, Breast (site specific) Vascular, OR and Procedure in accordance with ACR guidelines and department specific policies.
- Assists with providing 24/7 coverage of the Ultrasound Service with rotating Saturdays, holidays and call coverage.
- Performs sonographic examination according to department standards and protocols using sound ergonomics to prevent injury.
- Produces high quality images and ensures that all images are appropriately labeled and identified.
- Recognizes normal anatomy and physiology, normal variations and pathology and adjusts imaging processes as needed to demonstrate all.
- Analyzes physician orders and patient history to ensure correlation between patient history and exam to be administered.
- Contributes technical and professional knowledge to the interpreting physician.
- Able to work with other departments and modalities for appropriate scheduling and throughput of exams (Specifically floor nurses, radiology and centralized scheduling).
- Provides sonography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and provides emergent call coverage as scheduled.
- Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of the EPIC/Radiant and PACS information systems.
- Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs.
- Performs routine cleaning, preventive maintenance and reports any equipment malfunction of issue to sonographer lead or manager.
- Prepares patients for exam by providing a clear explanation of the procedures and answering questions using the AIDET technique.
- Consistently assists in the transfer and positions of patients prior to and after patient imaging.
- Provides assistance to radiologists and other medical staff during performance of interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures requiring ultrasound guidance.
- Practices infection control and sterile techniques; remains current of any changes or updates.
- Verifies, collects, documents and hands off lab specimens.
- Effectively communicates all information to provide a seamless patient care experience.
Job Requirements - Candidate must be proficient with ultrasound equipment and have basic knowledge of patient care equipment.
- One year of current clinical experience preferred.
- Substantial training and current clinical experience with ARDMS registry will be accepted.
- Familiarity with McKesson PACS, Epic EMR.
Schedule Information - Provides sonography service at all necessary locations, working variable shifts, weekends, and provides emergent call coverage as scheduled.
Additional Details - Failure to meet requirement within specified time frame will result in dismissal.
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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