Ultrasound *Technician *Mid Valley Hospital, Varied Shift

Ultrasound tech will perform procedures and examinations in hospital radiology departments under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers to produce ultrasound studies which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body. Ultrasound technologists receive and interpret requests and/or instructions for ultrasound procedures; gain the cooperation of patients; operate ultrasound equipment. This position requires knowledge of ultrasound protection standards; knowledge of the function of the major divisions of the skeletal system and major organs; basic pathology.

Understands preps and time requirements for ultrasound exams. Assists the radiology clerk in various clerical aspects. Able to take call, work weekends, Holidays and evenings.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Participates in a variety of ultrasound procedures, the calculation of results, and the maintenance, review, and application of associated computer programs.

If applicable, participates in learning and training of new modalities beyond initial hire, which may include additional Ultrasound, CT scan, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, and MRI.

Assists with new procedures, protocols, guidelines, and techniques to improve patient care and customer satisfaction

Acquires adequate knowledge of the patients' medical history to understand and relate to their illnesses, being responsive to those concerns, and the fears associated with the use of ultrasound

Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates life saving measures when appropriate

Deals with public, staff, and physicians in a courteous, professional manner at all times.

Alerts Centralized Scheduling when add-on exams are scheduled.

Consults with the Radiologist, physicians, and staff concerning radiology, ultrasound and quality management procedures, techniques, and protocols

Assists with making CD'S and telerading images to appropriate outside facility. Knows how to operate scanner and has basic trouble shooting skills for Novarad equipment.

Helps with reception duties; answering phone, taking messages, paging overhead, and transferring calls as needed.

Assists with film control duties; pulling films, filing films, and checking films in and out of the facility.

Assists in maintaining department records, reports, and files.

Assists in keepings office stocked with clerical supplies and radiology forms.

Applies knowledge of ultrasound physics and safety regulations

Acquires pertinent information from patient charts, hospital records, and appointment history using hospital based computer programs

Works independent of others and in a timely manner

Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders as needed

Recognizes maintenance of equipment, confirms equipment malfunctions, and notifies radiology manager so appropriate steps can be made to restore equipment to proper service

Participates in departmental inspection conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies functions as a team member and assists the other departments within Diagnostic Imaging when necessary, or when patient load permits

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.
2. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.

Reports to work in prop