position: | ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST |
POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION) |
- Performs all ultrasound procedures as outlined by department protocols, and consistently produces images of required diagnostic quality.
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- Possesses a thorough understanding of the principles of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and patient care.
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- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the equipment and its capabilities.
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- Possesses technical discipline to observe, maintain, identify, and report primary and secondary equipment issues.
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- Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the ACR imaging standards, including, but not limited to: first and second trimester obstetrical ultrasound, GYN, abdomen, and small parts.
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- Must be competent in the handling of patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatric age patients.
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- Carefully and thoroughly completes radiologist work sheet identifying all findings.
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- Demonstrates legible handwriting,
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- Participates in and understands the principles of the quality management program.
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- Knowledgeable in all aspects of day-to-day operation of the department including scheduling reception, MIS, and film library.
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- Copies images and knows the checkout procedure.
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- Demonstrates good judgment when interacting with patients and an ability to organize work to obtain maximum quality and efficiency.
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- Alerts supervisor of needed supplies before shortage is imminent.
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- Always searches carefully for previous films.
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- Files master jackets accurately.
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- Works quickly and efficiency to complete studies within an appropriate time frame.
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- Maintains equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner.
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- Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all members of the Radiology Department
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- Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
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- Performs basic patient care functions assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.
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- Initiates life support measures, if necessary.
- Assumes on-call duties as required maintaining appropriate proximity and availability to the institution.
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