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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title Location
Part-time General and Vascular Sonographer RAA Imaging
Position Summary
Performs diagnostic general and vascular ultrasound examinations for patients.
Individual Character Requirements
All employees are expected, as part of their job requirements, to:
Work collaboratively with others
Contribute to the success of their department
Communicate effectively
Be organized, neat, and time efficient
Be accountable and responsible in carrying out their duties
Follow company policies
Conduct themselves professionally, with self-control, and
Contribute to a positive work environment
Reporting
Reports directly to the Administrative and Technical Ultrasound Supervisors
Supervision
None
Typical Physical Demands
Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation of department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Assists patients and places them in appropriate positions for the operation of equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 vision to operate equipment and review Studies.
Typical Working Conditions
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares patient for examination including taking a medical history and answering questions about the exam.
- Performs ultrasound examinations.
- Completes PenRad, RIS, and PACS entries.
- Complies with company and department polices, protocols, and procedures.
- Performs required QA/QC procedures when assigned.
- Follows prescribed safety standards in operating Ultrasound equipment.
- Responsible for care and safety of patients during the exam.
- Maintains radiologic equipment and examination rooms.
- Stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
- Performs the duties of a sonographer; maintains and utilizes technical skills at an optimal level.
- Participates in staff development and educational activities including attendance at required meetings and participating in committees as requested.
- Maintains required credentials and licensing.
- Adheres to the ARDMS and/or ARRT Standard of Ethics.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Performance Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of ultrasound
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to determine the area of imaging
- Knowledge of techniques associated with quality ultrasound imaging
- Skill to properly position patients to provide high-quality ultrasound exams.
- Knowledge of ultrasound equipment operation and testing.
- Ability to acquire a working knowledge of RIS system, EPIC EMR, PACS Change, Qgenda, and PenRad.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergencies.
- Ability to note findings and prepare correspondence.
- Ability to provide guidance, instruction, and mentoring to students and staff.
- Skill to establish effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems using good judgment.
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
- Skill to troubleshoot equipment operation and perform simple adjustments.
- Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completed a graded general, medical, or sonographic college, post-secondary or higher education physics class (with a grade of C or above).
Experience
One to three years of experience as a sonographer preferred or recommendation from a training program.
Certificate/License
- Must be RVT and preferred ARDMS in Abdomen and Ob/Gyn. If not registered, must pass each modality within the time frame specified at date of hire.
- Current license with the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program.
- CPR Current CPR certification or obtained within three months of date of hire.
Alternative to Minimum Qualifications
None
