Ultrasonographer, OBGYN Acadiana Women's Clinic

Job Description Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques, to locate, evaluate, and record pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data. The Ultrasonographer maintains and calibrates equipment, records test results, and updates patient records for referring physicians. Responsibilities Clinical Skills — Makes adjustments to equipment to ensure proper technique, maintains supplies for specific procedures, and develops film by automatic processing in a timely and cost-conscious manner. Schedules Examinations — Coordinates scheduling with other operating areas to ensure proper and efficient examination sequencing, and maintains responsibility for coverage and call-back services. Patient Safety and Quality — Performs high-quality ultrasound examinations efficiently, maintains examination records, and generates accurate reports for administration and other operating areas as needed. Patient Preparation — Prepares patient for examination by explaining the procedure, providing instruction, obtaining clinical history and consent. Provides compassionate and dignified patient care by assisting in patient transfer to the examination area, positioning, and following the procedure. Quality Assurance — Verifies and ensures the quality of all patient examinations upon procedure completion and assists Radiology in maintaining quality assurance standards and the integrity of studies. Environment and Equipment — Ensures work areas and examination rooms are adequately stocked with equipment and supplies and are properly cleaned and disinfected, providing a safe and reliable atmosphere for quality patient care. Transport and Support — Ensures that patients are transported to and from the department timely and courteously and that procedures are performed as indicated. Safety Compliance — Observes and adheres to federal and state radiation safety guidelines and departmental and hospital policies and procedures pertinent to the area of responsibility. Collaboration and Partnership — Performs duties as a Radiology Transporter as needed, participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions to share expertise and support the quality of education and personal growth for new personnel, volunteers, and intern students. Student Education — Contributes to student education and supervision and maintains knowledge of competency-based clinical education plans to support continuing education efforts. Other Duties — Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Education: Post-high school vocational/specialized training and completion of an ultrasound program. Licensure/Certification: Active unrestricted ARDMS certification or CCI-RCS; BLS certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr FMOL Health