Ultrasound Technologist II - FT - Nights - DHR Rad - 19845

Ultrasound Technologist II - FT - Nights - DHR Rad

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Nights

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing all assigned diagnostic general ultrasound exams and in a timely manner (Adult and Pediatric - abdominal, OB, pelvic, and small parts). Performs procedures according to physician's orders in the patient's chart or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the care team, the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care.

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Science degree in radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, or a certificate of successful completion from an accredited school of ultrasound or recognized educational program.
• Must be eligible for American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• ARDMS or ARRT Sonography certification is required. If credentialed by ARDMS, must be credentialed in one (1) or more ultrasound registries, not including physics.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association ACLS and PALS recommended.
• Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Secretarial experience and organizational skills are necessary.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required. Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Computer knowledge required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Responsible for performing ultrasound procedures in a timely manner.
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Performs all ultrasound procedures as per procedure protocols.
• Performs at a proficient level, all tasks within the specialty area.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions.
• Assumes responsibility for collection and processing of patients specimens.
• Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's computer system.
• Completes accurate documentation on patient records according to policy.
• Documents all pertinent patient information on worksheets for Radiologist to interpret.
• Ensures exams are verified and completed for charging on PACS/RIS systems.
• Responsible for training technologists with the appropriate procedure protocols.
• Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Must be willing to rotate to other facilities as needed.
• Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), American College of Radiology (ACR), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain equipment and procedure competencies.
• Complete and update all employment requirements, including employer-required continuing education, Employee Health, and Radiology Competencies, and Credentials, etc.
• Responsible for earning and submitting 10 Category A credits of continuing education related to Ultrasound annually when employed at an accredited site.
• Passing of a registry does not constitute CE credits.
• Call is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

LINES OF RESPONSIBILITES:

(Chain-of-command)

1. Tech Supervisor ? 2. Ultrasound Manager ? 3. Asst. Director of Radiology

4. Director of Radiology ? 5. VP of Imaging Services

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):

A. Essential Duties : Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. - Yes - Kneeling - Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. - Yes - Walking - Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. - Yes - Standing/Squatting - Yes

Straight pulling - Yes - Sitting - Yes

Pulling hand over hand - Yes - Pushing - Yes

Repeated bending - Yes - Stooping/Bending - Yes

Reaching above shoulder - Yes - Climbing Stairs - Yes

Simple grasping - Yes - Climbing Ladders - No

Dual simultaneous grasping - Yes - Depth Perceptions needed - Yes

Ability to see - Yes - Identify Colors - Yes

Operating office equipment - Yes - Twisting - Yes

Operating mechanical equipment - Yes - Crawling - No

Ability to read and write - Yes - Ability to Count - Yes

Ability to hear verbal communication without aid - Yes - Operating Personal Vehicle - Yes

Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication - Yes - Other: Ability to deal with stress - Yes

OSHA Category - III - -

B. Working Conditions : The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

D. Aptitudes : HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of