What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Procedural Technologist position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Ultrasound Technologist - performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs. In addition, assist Radiologist during entire course of procedural ultrasounds as requested by clinician.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs Ultrasound Examinations.
- Documents patient assessment and history.
- Provides patient education.
- Operates computer and ultrasound equipment for image production and documentation.
- Practices accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
- Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal images.
- Enters and properly completes all patient information including exam charges and supplies into the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Prepares films for interpretation by the radiologist in an accurate and timely manner.
- Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to unique needs of the department and respond appropriately.
- Communicate abnormal situations to proper sources in a way that facilitates resolution and/or tracking.
- Actively engages other health care providers (radiologist, surgeons, specialist, and mammographers) to ensure quality, continuity and appropriateness of care.
- Follows department procedures/processes/policies.
- Practices safety measures in radiography by adhering to all governing regulations.
- Follows universal precautions, infection control guidelines and sterile technique.
- Complies with all governing regulations.
- Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Assist Radiologist in procedures (IR, MSK, Breast BX) and provide diagnostic aid by conducting supporting scans with procedural equipment.
- Observe patient during procedure, report abnormal activity.
- Preceptor to Ultrasound tech.
- Yearly in service required.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) year experience in Ultrasonography.
Education
- Graduate of AMA approved Ultrasonography Program.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
- Basic PC (keyboarding & navigation) skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) years experience in procedures preferred.
- Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
