What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Ultrasound Tech - 1202 - PRN position at Wilmington Health PLLC?
About Wilmington Health
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
Purpose:
Provides outpatient services for healthcare related imaging to patients of all ages in the areas of general abdomen, OB/GYN, and small parts. The Ultrasound Technologist assists in developing and administering sonographic procedures and policies as well as organizes machine maintenance and performs periodic calibrations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs abdominal, retroperitoneal, small parts, limited Vascular, limited obstetric and gynecological exams
- Writes up/ takes history for patients
- Obtains prior imaging related to study being performed
- Reschedules patients as needed
- Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients
- Communicates critical findings to Radiologists in Notes as needed
- Actively participates in the quality-assurance monitoring and recording efforts of the department
- Cares for as well as operates necessary equipment and contacts lead with any equipment issues
- Performs necessary maintenance with usage of other Special Testing equipment
- Maintains cleanliness of all work areas and abides by OSHA guidelines
- Maintains a supply of clean laundry: sends out all soiled laundry weekly, and assumes responsibility for receiving clean laundry; distributes clean laundry to appropriate areas
- Places orders for all supplies and equipment as needed to maintain adequate stock, utilizing principles of cost effectiveness
- Assumes assigned responsibilities in a cooperative effort to maintain departmental quality assurance
- Demonstrates awareness of patient needs and education, striving to provide excellence in quality patient care and abiding by all HIPAA guidelines
- Provides assistance to co-workers as is necessary and appropriate, demonstrating a consistent effort to increase the speed and efficiency of all departmental functions
- Provides clear, complete instructions to all patients, answering questions as accurately as is possible
- May travel to various Wilmington Health locations as needed, to include Jacksonville, NC, Porters Neck, and/or Leland.
Other Duties:
- As assigned by Team Lead or Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Education: Completion of an ultrasound-training program with ARDMS certification
- Licensure: Current RDMS registry
- Experience: General radiology skills and at least two to three years of experience as a sonographer.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients and co-workers.
ADA Physical Demands:
Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)
Physical Demand
Required?
Frequency
Standing
Frequently
Sitting
Occasionally
Walking
Frequently
Kneeling/Crouching
Rarely
Lifting
Rarely
* PRN Days shifts and hours may vary depending on practice needs.
