Radiology / Sonography Technologist- AVALA Hospital - Full-Time - RH431

Summary

Performs Ultrasound procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. The technologist will provide services timely and efficiently at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department. Provide imaging and fluoroscopic support during surgical procedure. The Technologist will perform tasks and duties as outlined by hospital policy and procedure. Will assist in assigned administrative tasks and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all exams within personal licensed scope of practice.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and intra operative-procedural imaging.
• Demonstrate anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning and technical factors according to policy and procedures
• Obtains patient history and clinical data for correlation with the scans.
• Demonstrates proficient and economic use of supplies, communication equipment, technical equipment, and computer technologies.
• Performs visual inspection of sonography equipment, identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.
• Reviews physician orders, checking for special instructions from requesting physicians, and consults with the radiologist as necessary.
• Pleasantly greet patients, confirming their identification.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient. Submit procedures to PACS appropriately.
• Ability to anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of customers.
• Contact the Ultrasound Supervisor/Manager for equipment service issues as appropriate.
• Personal responsibility/integrity/Financial Responsibility; each person is responsible for his or her actions and individually accountable for satisfied patients/customers, confidentiality or patient and hospital information, quality outcomes, efficient operations, and the overall success of AVALA.
• Works closely with the Physician, PA, or NP to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients and prepares patients for radiological procedures and take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Protect patients, yourself and staff from radiation exposure by practicing sound procedures which meet or exceed industry standards.
• Provide fluoroscopic support during surgical procedures, assisting team in image identification, recording and documentation.
• Utilizes EHR to log completed radiological procedures and order entries, retrieves and scans report and assures patient charging. Request, retrieve and track files to and from other departments and/or centers. Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Transport of patients as needed to and from the Imaging services department. Requests assistance when needed.
• Obtain, develop and process quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by Physician, PA, or NP.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and report immediately any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Maintain x-ray room, stock and rotate radiological supplies.
• Provides orientation and training to new Radiology Techs and makes suggestions to improve work methods.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Core Competencies

Action Orientation - Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates a results-oriented environment, and follows through on actions.

Communications - Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Effectively conveys and shares information and ideas with others. Listen carefully and understand various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant detail in presented information.

Creativity/Innovation - Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation.

Critical Judgment - Possesses the ability to define issues and focuses on achieving workable solutions. Consistently does the right thing by performing with reliability.

Customer Orientation - Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, increases customer satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations, and responds to customer needs.

Interpersonal Skills - Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence with others.

Leadership - Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others. Build consensus when appropriate. Focuses team members on common goals.

Teamwork - Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward, and utilize teams to optimize results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others, and help resolve conflicts and develop consensus in creating high-performance teams.

Professional Requirements

• Meets dress code standards and adheres to policy.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attend staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes where applicable.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Promotes professional growth of subordinates by sharing knowledge and/or directing them to sources if information is appropriate to given situation. Utilizes journals, books, etc. to learn and/or improve new techniques and equipment.
• Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care.

Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification Requirements

(CR.1c) As part of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, at a minimum, the Program direct-care staff, must have one (1) hour of education specific to the Program scope, initially, and at least annually thereafter.


(CR.1e) As part of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, staff possess adaptability to processes as related to up-to-date best practices, collaboration between departments, compliance with protocols/processes, communication, cooperation and exceptional customer service.


Within 90 days of hire or, if currently employed, within 90 days of signing the job description, must adhere to:

• Orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification
• In compliance with the Program education requirements
• Completed department specific competencies

Regulatory Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• Current ADMS, with registry in either Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN). Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT/RVS) preferred.
• Current BLS certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Two years' experience required as a Sonographer.
• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologists' program
• Current ARRT
• Current Louisiana State License LSRT
• Current BLS certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Two years of experience preferred and must be proficient in diagnostic radiology. One year working competency preferred in one section of other specialized area: surgery.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.