What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech - PRN/Call Rotation position at PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Job Location: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL - GREENCASTLE, IN
Position Type: Per Diem
Salary Range: $26.72 - $40.07 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Description
The ultrasound tech is qualified both academically and clinically to provide health care services, applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintinas a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Serves patients of all ages from newborns to the elderly.
| Job Duties/Responsibilities: | |
| • | Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures. |
| • | Cooroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. |
| • | Prepares patient procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. |
| • | Selects the appropriate transducer frequency and transducer for each examination. Exercising the clinical judgment required to deviate from normal techniques when necessary. |
| • | Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. |
| • | Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations in all specialty areas in various locations within the hospital (Radiology Department, Emergency Room, etc.) |
| • | Immobilizes patient as required for appropriate examination. |
| • | Utilizes ancillary devices to obtain a permanenet record of the procedure (cameras, multi-format cameras, video printers, color printers, and laser printers). |
| • | Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with interventiional procedures (nedle localizations, aspirations, and biopsies). |
| • | Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. |
| • | Provides a means of reviewing the accuracy of all ultrasound examinations. |
| • | Maintains knowledge of anatomy and physiology and the effect of disease process as related to ultrasound. Keeps abreast of new techniques buy attending seminars and reading professional journals. |
| • | Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlines in the position description for staff radiographer. |
| • | Provides patient education and calls patients to verify appointment times and answer any questions. |
| • | Completes the set up and clean up of the procedure room. Maintains inventory of supplies. |
| • | Assists in maintaining recrods, respecting confidentiality and established policy. Maintains quality control and service recrods on the ultrasound equipment. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunction. |
| Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals. | |
| Participates in the continuous quality improvement for the radiology department. May be responsible for specific quality controlduties in the ssigned areas. | |
| • | Performs other duties as assigned. |
Qualifications
| Education Experience: | HS Graduate or Equivalent |
| Years of Related Experience: | < 1 Year |
| License/Certificate Required: | Yes |
| Driver's License Required: | Yes |
| Travel Requirements: | None |
| Age Requirement: | 18 |
| Job Requirements: | |
| • | Completion of an AMA and JRCERT program in the radiologic sciences. |
| • | Current registry in Radiologic Technology, ARRT - preferred |
| • | Current certification in General Radiography by the IDOH; preferred |
| • | Completion of an AMA accredited program in diagnostic ultrasound OR 6 months of full time, on the job training in ultrasound technology. Must fulfill competency requirements under the directions of a competent ultrasonographer. |
| • | Registry as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, ARDMS or ARRT or registry eligible. |
| • | In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. |
| • | Ability to improvise from standard procedures when necessary. |
| • | Knowledge of ultrasound techniques and the ability to complete the initial interpretation of examinations in the following areas: Obstetrics, gynecologic, abdominal, color doppler, peripheral vascular. |
| • | Knowledge 2-D mode, A-mode, M-mode, B-mode, digital doppler and real time techniques. |
Salary : $27 - $40
