What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonographer - MFM position at Baton Rouge General?
JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: To perform ultrasound diagnostic studies in accordance with department policy and protocol. To Monitor and evaluate patient care quality and efficiency as part of a multi-disciplinary team and appropriate for the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Completion of Ultrasound program required
SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
ARDMS Certification required.
HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records w/o limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information and/or 3rd party billing, patient-related complaints.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/receives/collects meds/blood, orders or products, validates, transports, monitors or observes patients for procedures including infusion pumps, monitors clinical alarms for all ages.
