Ultrasonographer- BRG Vascular PRN

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: To perform ultrasound diagnostic studies in accordance with department policy and protocol. To Monitor and evaluate patient care quality and efficiency as part of a multi-disciplinary team and appropriate for the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

CRITERIA A: Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.

CRITERIA B: Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

CRITERIA C: Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.

CRITERIA D: Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.

CRITERIA E: Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.

CRITERIA F: Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.

JOB FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

1. Provides advanced technical skills for the operating functions of the treatment area(s).

2. Performs ultrasound procedures in accordance with unit based standards of practice.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Moves the ultrasound equipment into specified position and adjust equipment appropriately for procedure.
• Demonstrates effective knowledge of ultrasound protocol.
• Transfers, positions, and instructs patients regarding the procedure.
• Consistently produces images of high technical quality.
• Demonstrates effective knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Positions patients and operates equipment to produce most reliable and informational data.
• Transports patient to exam room; prepares and maintains room following BRGMC Safety Guidelines.
• Obtains optimum views of specific areas of the body while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Assesses data reflective of each patient’s status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient’s age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge to perform procedures across modalities and in unusual situations.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring that the proper procedure has been ordered.
• Prepares patient for procedure(s); providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and prepares patient record in electronic chart.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reports equipment malfunction.
• Coordinates ordering of supplies for area of responsibility
• Ensures all necessary lab work has been completed and meets Radiologists established protocols.
• Ensures the physician has completed all areas of the hospital approved informed consent forms.
• In agreement with state statue(s) and/or where institutional policy permits. Prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Demonstrates courtesy and caring to other staff, patients, and physicians.
• Requires extensive contact and the ability to communicate effectively with staff radiologists, other physicians and their staff, co-workers, and patients.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Completes all hospital required education on time.
• Maintains all licensure and CPR in good standing.
• Ensures the area is regulatory ready at all times (Joint Commission, DEQ, CMS, ACR, FDA, MQSA, etc.)
• Promptly and courteously answers the telephone and receives guests using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you)
• Consistently follows department safety guidelines in accordance with safety and infection control.
• Accurately charges all patients for supplies and procedures.

3. Practices effective communication that enhances teamwork and quality of care.

4. Provides direct or indirect supervision or training for Ultrasonography students.

5. Performs all other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1-2 years Ultrasonography experience preferred.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors in health related field preferred.
Completion of Ultrasound program required.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or CCI Certification required.

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records w/o limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records, medical records related to quality/data, patient financial information and/or 3rd party billing, patient-related complaints.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/receives/collects meds/blood, orders or products, validates, transports, monitors or observes patients for procedures including infusion pumps, monitors clinical alarms for all ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Reference DOT 078.362-026 – RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (medical serv.) alternate titles: radiographer; x-ray technologist – STRENGTH: L – Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exits 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling or far or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.