What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonographer Technologist - Radiology-Diagnostic, Varied Shifts, Per Diem position at Dartmouth Health?
- GENERAL SUMMARY
- Provides diagnostic imaging services according to accepted standards and protocols and assures patient safety during procedures
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- FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Diagnostic Procedures:
- Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department.
- Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs.
- Uses all equipment properly and in a manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock.
- Selects appropriate equipment for each individual ultrasound exam.
- Adjusts the equipment controls and selects the correct transducer according to the organ being examined.
- Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately.
- Scans paperwork into PAC’s System.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the PAC’s System.
- Working knowledge of CD Burning.
- Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner.
- Transports patients to and from the department.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
- Determines most suitable position and shields patient for optimum imaging and patient comfort. Follows ALARA principle staff and patients shielding.
- Able to note when order and inclination will not be correct.
- Administrative:
- Uses computer to access reports.
- Follows protocols for releasing of images.
- Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.
- Performs all quality controls procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs.
- Participates in annual surveys and inspections
- Able to teach/aid students.
- Special Testing
- Demonstrates competency on performing all ultrasound procedures and use of the equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of AS reporting system.
- Follows proper protocol for the Throphon Disinfection System.
- Assists with the ultrasound accreditation process.
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- POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- 0-1 year
- Experience in Ultrasound in a hospital setting preferred
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- Experience
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of radiology technology
- Registered/licensed with American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT), RDMS, & RVT
- Or equivalent in education and experience
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- Area of Interest: Allied Health/Clinical;
- Work Status: variable Monday-Friday;
- Employment Type: per-diem;
- Job ID: 5422
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
