What are the responsibilities and job description for the ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST PT- East OB/GYN position at Galen Medical?
Job Details
Job Location
OBGYN EAST - Chattanooga, TN
Position Type
Part-Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Job Shift
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Ultrasound Technologist
Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region. We provide quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties providing excellent care delivered with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded applicants to join our team!
Work Schedule : Days and hours to be determined by office needs
Summary / Objective :
Provides ultrasound services for the applicable specialty. The ultrasound technologists activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with Galen Medical policies and procedures and applicable professional standards, under direction and supervision of the Physician.
Essential Functions : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
- Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as directed by physicians.
- Schedules patients and explains procedures to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
- Positions patients. Selects appropriate transducer.
- Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Moves scanner over specified body area, and adjusts equipment to focus.
- Makes hard copy images. Documents tests.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
- Reviews test results with interpreting physician.
- Calibrates appropriate equipment, as necessary.
- Participates in clinical educational programs as necessary for job duties.
- Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies and OSHA standards.
- Maintain professional communication skills between employee, patient, physicians and other facilities.
- Make recommendations for any improvements in operation of the ultrasound system.
- Our machines are the GE Volusion E6
- OB scans from beginning of pregnancy through end of pregnancy. Full anatomy scans ( Fetal anatomic examination) , BPP(Biophysical Profile Scan), Experience in fetal heart chambers, looking for cleft lip and pallet deformities. Looking for cervix and placental abnormalities in pregnancy. Re scans for previous unseen areas or areas of concern that need to be reevaluated.
- The majority of the scans done daily are for OB patients. The more OB experience the better.
- Gyn scans can be both transvaginal and abdominal. The scans are to look for abnormalities such as masses, cysts, fibroids, heightened endometrial lining.
Other Duties / Responsibilities :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not intended to be a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS : Education :
Experience :
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As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently. Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
Galen Medical Group is a member of the TN Drug-Free Workplace and it is a requirement that we conduct a pre-employment drug screen, as part of the hiring process.
