Ultrasound Technologist- PRN

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care.

PRN- As needed

Required Licenses and Certifications

A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Ultrasound Scanning

Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.

Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.

Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such.

Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.

Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner . Quality Control

Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.

Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment.

Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment. Patient Care

Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

Explain exam to patients/parents.

Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated siteClinical Safety

Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.

Practice personal radiation safety within the department.

Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork. Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities

Professional Development

Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.

Biennially update CPR certification.

Complete mandatory annual reviews.

Attend seminars and in-services.Organizational Commitment/Identification

Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

Maintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer Service

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

Partner with all team members to achieve goals

Receptive to others’ ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently

Search for less costly ways of doing thingsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Teamwork/Communication

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Safety