What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Weekender - Lewistown - Part Time - Days position at Geisinger?
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Uses independent judgement during the ultrasound exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates impression to the radiologist.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the job and functions of the department.
- Seeks out new information and technologies to improve job performance.
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for job performance.
- Communicates in a timely and respectful manner.
- Communicates openly, honestly, directly and clearly.
- Provides appropriate information, gives feedback, and constructively assists in resolving conflicts.
- Makes decisions considering the impact on others; takes personal responsibility and demonstrates risk-taking behavior.
- Allocates decision-making at the appropriate level; involves others; build team trust and commitment.
- Communicates and supports decisions; evaluates past decisions to improve on further decisions.
- Participates in, accepts and supports team activities and decisions.
- Participates in learning activities.
- Fosters an environment of continuous learning; takes risks; helps others; contributes to the professional growth of the department.
- Ensures regulatory compliance is understood.
- Possesses the knowledge and experience to achieve success by continually working in compliance.
- Assures technical compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Health, National Regulatory Commission, and Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
- Commits to placing the patient and customer first.
- Ensures the patient experience is a priority.
- Uses resources effectively to meet departmental goals.
- Recommends changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and patient safety.
- Makes decisions considering the impact on others and the department Identifies problem-related equipment performance and calibration which results in substandard images.
- Notifies Technical Specialist and Team Leader.
- Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
