What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterling Center Women's Health Ultrasound Tech position at Colquitt Regional Medical Center?
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
- Prepares equipment for procedure. Selects appropriate equipment settings.
- Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed. Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.
- Spreads gel on the skin to aid the transmission of sound waves.
- Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body. The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.
- Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones. Selects images to show to the physician for diagnostic purposes.
- Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in preliminary reports for the physicians.
- Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience
Preferred- 1 - 2 years: Previous Ultrasound Experience Preferred
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
