What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center?
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department
Ultrasound
Job Family
Allied Health
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
Summary
The Ultrasound Intern is competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions under direct and indirect supervision of an Ultrasound Technologist.
Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
- Competent to perform all procedures within the Ultrasound Section of the Radiology Department
- Competent in technical operations of all equipment
- Assess the patients, review orders/chart as appropriate to confirm reason of exam
- Ensure pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed
- Prepare patients for procedure, answer any questions and effectively communicate with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol
- Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
- Provide safe environment to include infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals
- Monitor timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement
- Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
- Actively participate in department’s Performance Improvement Projects
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Graduate of an accredited Sonography certificate or diploma program required
- ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registry eligible required
- Interns must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of internship required
- Current AHA BLS required
Work Experience:
- 1 year experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups
- Ability to provide care based on the patient’s developmental needs
- Effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate orally
- Dexterity and visual acuity
- Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to bend and lift up to 100 pounds, carry objects up to 50 pounds
- Position may involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
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Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity