What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gerneral Ultrasound Technician position at Silver Pine Medical Group?
Company Description
Family practice center with five locations providing cutting edge medicine with a personal touch to patients of all ages. Our Beaumont doctors check, test, monitor, vaccinate, x-ray, prevent, screen, manage, diagnose and treat you like family.
Job Description
Responsible for performing medical history and physical pre-exam (assess vitals), as well as, non-invasive sonography exams and evaluations in accordance with the medical practice protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
Uses ultrasound equipment to record vascular information, such as blood flow and pressure; cerebral, abdominal and peripheral circulation, and oxygen saturation.
Documents and communicates test findings to the physician(s).
Assists with non-invasive procedures in the office, before or after surgery, or during vascular procedures as needed. General and/or cardiac ultrasound procedures.
Responsibilities
Performs a basic history and physical prior to the patient’s non-invasive evaluation, to ensure there is a proper indication to perform any exam.
Performs 2DECHO and Stress Echos
Performs Vascular Studies including but not limited to: Carotid Scans, Venous Scans, Abdominal Scans, Arterial Doppler's, Graft/Stent Scans, Ultrasound Guided Biopsies, Prepares results to review with physicians.
Compares evaluation to previous evaluations as necessary. Interprets the findings of each exam and is able to accurately report the findings in a preliminary report format in a timely manner upon completion of the study. Ensures that all referring providers are notified with findings for all same day emergent add-ons; notifies the referring provider with all emergent findings on all patients
Enters patient information accurately into the demographic screen on each ultrasound machine and in to the reporting software.
Performs incidental office duties as necessary to maintain the completeness of the patient record.
Documents all necessary interactions with referring providers in the patient's permanent medical record.
Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians; explains testing procedures to patient.
Meets the standards of ARDMS continuing medical education requirements. Maintains registered vascular technologist certification (RVT).
Qualifications
At least one year general ultrasound technician experience in a private Clinic or hospital setting.
RCIS Certification
Successfully passed Registry Exam to obtain RCIS credential. Must maintain ongoing education to maintain credential.
Strong background in cardiology, scrub procedures, hemodynamic monitoring therapeutics and diagnostic procedures.
Knowledge of heart anatomy, physiology, and radiographic procedures
Circulating and scrub experience preferred
Stress testing experience preferred
Additional Information
In accordance with HIPAA, this position must maintain the confidentiality of the patient in all circumstances as well as company confidentiality. Ensures the confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained.
This description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
The Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
The Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities
