Job Description:

Job Summary:

Performs various ultrasonography procedures in the following settings and times: Emergency patients, inpatients as well as outpatients, Ultrasound within the operating room, and beside examinations. Provide verbal consultation of exam findings with the Emergency room physicians as well as the Radiologist. This role will require working a rotation of weekends, holidays as well as being on call

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.

Accurately performs all routine duties specified in departmental procedure manuals with only minimal Supervision, as indicated by annual section competency checklist

2.

Participates in required in-service and continuing education programs or presentations

3.

Routinely performs Ultrasound duties or procedures within established departmental guidelines

4.

Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to safety standards established by departmental and facility policy

5.

Maintains and projects positive guest relations skills to patients, families, visitors and employees

6.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to neonate, infant, toddler, and school age child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

7.

Initial CPR training and appropriate follow-up training as required by facility and American Heart

8.

Completes annual skills checklist with at least a 90% score

9.

Coordinates Ultrasound schedule with other areas of the Hospital

10.

Operates Ultrasound equipment and PACS

11.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related hazards, and national patient safety goals.

12.

Ensures positive customer relations interactions

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations

• Responds promptly to customer needs

• Solicits customer feedback to improve service
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Meets commitments

Key Accountabilities/competency

Key Accountability

Weight

1.

Accurately performs all routine duties specified in departmental procedure manuals with only minimal Supervision, as indicated by annual section competency checklist. Provides high quality of service in area assigned. Accurately documents and transcribes information in a neat legible manner. Participates in quality Improvement activities as requested by department director

2.

Participates in required in-service and continuing education programs or presentations. Accurately completes Core Competency Manual on an annual basis. Obtains CEU’S required for ARDMS or any other certifying organization (if applicable for position)

3.

Routinely performs Ultrasound duties or procedures within established departmental guidelines. Follows specified protocol for stat exams and reporting

4.

Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to safety standards established by departmental and facility policy. Makes every effort to correct or report safety hazards and potentially unsafe working conditions

5.

Maintains and projects positive guest relations skills to patients, families, visitors and employees. Communicates a positive image of Health System through personal and telephone contacts with guests and general public. Maintains the confidentiality of a patient’s medical condition, medical record or any other important information

6.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care to neonate, infant, toddler, and school age child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

7.

Initial CPR training and appropriate follow-up training as required by facility and American Heart

8.

Completes annual skills checklist with at least a 90% score

9.

Coordinates Ultrasound schedule with other areas of the Hospital

10.

Operates Ultrasound equipment and PACS

11.

Assist radiologist and other physicians with biopsies, paracentesis, etc in Ultrasound

12.

Reviews patient’s chart for history and pertinent information before exam

13.

Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures

14.

Evaluates and performs yearly departmental and job competencies on all sonographers

15.

Acts as co-administrator of the Viewpoint reporting system in the Vascular Lab

16.

Prepares monthly report on accuracy of the Level II OB Scan done for Maternal Fetal Medicine

17.

Yearly departmental/job competencies on all Ultrasound staff

18.

Assists the director in purchases of Ultrasound equipment for all areas

19.

Prepares schedule for 9 sonographers (call, weekend, holidays, vacations and unscheduled absences).

20.

Updates all protocols for Ultrasound

21.

Acts as a go between radiologists and technologist

22.

Coordinates with PACS administrator all PACS related issues regarding Ultrasound

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:

High school graduate. Associate or vocational degree from an approved Sonography or Radiology program. ARDMS Registered or Registry eligible. If registry eligible, employee must become registered within one year of employment. EXPERIENCE: Vascular, abdominal and OB/GYN experience preferred.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health’s infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may not be limited to compliance with BHS’ mandatory vaccination policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.