Position Summary
Performs cardiovascular and otherultrasound examinations of patients in accordance with industry standards; performroutine and non-routine tasks necessary to keep the clinical office runningsmoothly.
Job Responsibilities
Ensurethe examination order is complete, contains relevant clinical information andverifies that any required pre-authorization is obtained
Competentlyand efficiently performs ultrasound examination per protocol and in accordancewith written physician order.
Useproper patient positioning and ergonomically correct scanning techniques toensure patient comfort and safety, prevent compromised data acquisition andprevent musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer
Communicatewith the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand
Abidesby patient privacy and confidentiality laws and policies
Accurately documents patient's chart,database records and logs
Applyindependent, professional and ethical judgment to ensure that the appropriateanatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in theexamination images
Accommodatesadditional unscheduled studies when possible
Maintainssanitary and professional environment
Ensuresexamination images are available to the physician in the PACS system uponcompletion
Ensuresthat physician is notified of all pertinent test results.
Adheresto universal blood and body fluid precautions & safety guidelines
Maintainsand re-stocks clinical supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of inventoryfor purchasing for Venous and ULS departments.
Performany other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.
Qualifications
Educationand Experience : A two-yearallied health degree and successful completion of an approved one-year programin ultrasound technology. Applicants must be eligible for registry by theAmerican Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or have certificationin RMDS, RVS, RVT or RCS. One-year experience as a cardiovascular sonographeror ultrasound technologist or an equivalent combination of relevant educationand/or experience.
Knowledge: Proficiencywith ultrasonography equipment and software; computer skills; medicalterminology with concentration in cardiology
Abilities: Establish and maintain cooperativerelationships with staff members; create a responsive, caring environment forpatients; respond promptly to physicians' directions; maintain medical recordsin a concise and accurate manner; react quickly in emergency situations;recognize and prevent possible safety hazards; ensure proper maintenance ofequipment; communicate clearly and facilitate patient education when warranted;act as advocate and assist physician in meeting the well-being needs of the cardiologypatient; exercise independent judgment; perform functions that consistentlyfall within the legal boundaries of profession.