PRIVATE PHY OFFICE SUPPORT - ULTRA SOUND TECH

Why Beebe?

Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

The Ultrasound Tech is responsible for providing diagnostic medical sonograms in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist as necessary
• Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Ultrasound department.
• Performs all routine diagnostic and ultrasound procedures according to established protocols.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and ACR accreditation.
• PAC scans all patient related forms and information.
• Follows the department Code of Conduct.
• Assures exam pre-requisites are completed prior to appointment.
• Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Ultrasound area.
• Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on the US Scan equipment.
• Identifies any problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.
• Evaluates the scans for technical quality.
• Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
• Assures access to care by adding on exams whenever possible or finding an alternative when not possible.
• Verifies correct order entry and supply charging. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in medical office, preferably in a vascular access or outpatient specialty practice.
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members.
• Able to withstand crisis situations.
• Has skills to provide customer service to patients, team members and visitors.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
  
  

Credentials

Education

• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
  
  

Entry

USD $31.83/Hr.

Expert

USD $49.34/Hr.