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Essential Functions:
(In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, ADA, this description identifies the essential components of the job required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for reasonable accommodations to facilitate the performance of these essential functions will be given careful consideration.)
Clinical/Technical
- Perform follicular and OB ultrasound tests in accordance with established protocol for diagnostic purposes using ultrasound equipment for subsequent evaluation by the Physician.
- Prepare patient for ultrasound by positioning patient, moving equipment into specified position, adjusting equipment controls and properly draping the patient.
- Adjust equipment using visual observations, knowledge of cross section anatomy, knowledge of physics, judgment as to size of the patient, procedure to be done and type of scan performed.
- View screen and make corrections adjusting dials for clarity, correctness of size, focus, depth of penetration and brightness or darkness or erasing until proper image appears for photographing.
- Take series of pictures when proper image is obtained.
- Position pictures in proper sequence on the ultrasound report sheet and label them for the physician to read them and make a diagnosis.
- Document appropriate information in Artworks.
- Enter patient information on the encounter form and give the completed form to Financial Counselor.
- Ensure proper operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and scheduling repairs.
- Maintains production and quality of ultrasounds by following established standards and procedures; observing results; making necessary adjustments.
- Discusses results with multidisciplinary team, which includes physicians, nurses and MA’s.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols and storage procedures.
- Maintains related supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Train new ultrasound technologists as necessary.
Patient Interaction
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of procedure; answering questions.
- Assists patient services and receptionist to prioritize patient appointments, and handle emergency visits.
- Comfort patient during times of physical and emotional stress.
Professional Development
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participates in professional societies; establishing personal networks.
- Follows all state regulations regarding continued professional license.
Confidential and Sensitive Information:
- Ensures confidentiality of all patient records and care per confidentiality policy.
Scope of Financial Responsibility:
- Ensure appropriate documentation for services performed. Participate in cost containment by appropriate use of supplies.
Education / Education Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- ARDMS actively registered ultrasonographer.
- Minimum 2 year's experience in the field of Women’s health care.
- Transvaginal probe experience desirable.
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
- Ability to communicate accurately and concisely.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
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