Ultrasound Tech, Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate

At  Samaritan we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our employees and the very best care to our patients.

This is a per diem position working variable shifts and days.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES (not limited to):

1. Participate with Radiologist and/or physician by contributing technical and professional knowledge.
2. Review pathology, surgical and delivery reports, as appropriate, to follow patients progress and provide a means of reviewing the accuracy of the diagnostic exam.
3. Clinical and Technical - Must be familiar with the following fundamentals:
   1. Appropriate transducer, gain, field of view, focal range, frame rate, dynamic range, etc.
   2. Appropriate use of 2-D, 3-D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow.
   3. Exam protocols are followed as necessary.
   4. Correlation is made of the clinical history with the exam to be performed.
   5. Confirm patient preparation and explain procedure to patient.
   6. Appropriate patient information is given.
   7. Necessary measurements and labels are given.
   8. Appropriate imaging device (camera, VHS, printer) is used.
   9. Proper images are generated.
4. Judgment
   1. Recognize the significance of all structures that are visualized.
   2. Differentiates artifact from normal or pathologic processes.
   3. Determines if anatomy is normal or abnormal and appropriately delineates any
   4. Deviate from normal techniques when necessary.
5. Perform abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, venous and carotid Doppler, and various small parts ultrasound exams. Consults with radiologist per exam.
6. Transport patients.
7. Maintain supplies.
8. Perform and archive proper paperwork for exam.
9. Responds to patient needs and maintains patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
10. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
11. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.  This includes, but is not limited to:  security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
12. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
13. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
14. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
15. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (not limited to):  

1. Graduation from fully accredited Sonography program.
2. One year of acute care Ultrasound Technologist experience required.
3. One American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry in either Abdomen or OB/GYN or ARDMS eligible.
   1. ARDMS Eligible: One ARDMS registry in either abdomen or OB/GYN within 6 months of hire
4. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (HCP) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
2. Must be able to maneuver patients on table in order to obtain proper images.
3. Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
4. Good reading eyesight.
5. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

COMPETENCIES:  

1. Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
2. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
3. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making.  Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. 
4. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.