What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist-PRN position at HALO Dx?
Ultrasound Technologists perform sonographic examinations ordered by referring physicians, in order to provide excellent service and patient care. This includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.
Essential Functions:
- Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assure proper file identification on all images.
- Demonstrate competency performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures and the operation of all related equipment.
- Greet patients, obtain history, and enters information in computer system
- Scan according to guidelines and company protocols
- Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
- Acquire patients’ chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic need.
- Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of ultrasonography suite; maintain cleanliness of examination rooms
- Scrub future patient schedules to ensure orders are correct, proper exam is scheduled and prior images are obtained prior to patient’s arrival
- Maintain CPR certification
- Provide coverage as needed (i.e. in the event of call-outs or extended patient schedules)
- Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
- Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons.
- Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency in utilizing systems
- Seek continuing education as necessary, in accordance with licensure requirements. Maintain licensure in good standing.
- Assist with supply inventory and stocking of rooms
- Assist with keeping dressing rooms are clean and tidy
- Assist with laundry as needed
- Other duties as assigned by management
Required Experience and Personal Characteristics
- Strong work ethic in order to accomplish assigned tasks
- Possess a high energy level and be results oriented; ability to work independently
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable and good communicator
- Accepts accountability for results, timeliness and completeness
Qualifications
- Completion of accredited course in ultrasonic technology
- ARDMS Certification (American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
- Must be proficient in OB/GYN, Vascular and general ultrasound. Breast Imaging experience preferred
- BLS Certification
