Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist

SouthCoast Health Seeks a full time Ultrasound Technologist for our Savannah Imaging Center

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Day Shift 4/10's

Under the clinical supervision of Physician or Office Manager provides patient services using imaging modalities as employed. Performs majority of exams with minimal supervision. Produces two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
• Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Performs or assists with other clinical or non-clinical duties as assigned by Supervisor or Physician.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs on call duties and/or works variable shifts as assigned to meet the needs of the department.
• Reports to work on a regular and consistent basis.

Competencies:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information through the collection of data obtained and researched. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner from information gathered and analyzed where alternate solutions have been developed. Works cohesively in a group setting to formulate reasonable problem solving situations especially when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills by assessing own strengths and weaknesses and by pursuing training and development opportunities to assist and educate others.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs even in difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds to requests for service and assistance and solicits customer feedback to improve service by meeting commitments.
• Communicates: with patients, family members, and/or caregiver's in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views while providing and welcoming feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit by placing success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed and recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment including but not limited to consistent changes, delays, or unexpected events. Manages competing demands by altering approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Maintains consistent timely promptness to work. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Commits to promptness for meetings and appointments.
• Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions by maintaining commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals and completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness by looking for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Completes work in timely manner and meets productivity standards. Strives to increase productivity by working efficiently with accuracy and speed.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly

Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education.

REQUIREMENTS:

Professional registry for modality employed in, when mandated by Federal or section certifications or registry eligible (i.e. ARDMS, RVT (VT)). Must maintain continued education (CE) credits as required and maintain currency of BLS/CPR certification.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic ultrasound procedures, protocol, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of latest trends and techniques in ultrasound technology.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform testing including body mechanics and patient movement.
• Knowledge of equipment including common safety hazards.

Skills:

• Skill in interpersonal relationships necessary to interact with physicians, clinical staff, patients and family members when providing instructions or responding to questions or exchanging patient related information.
• Skill in analytical review necessary to conduct routine ultrasound tests and review results for accuracy and quality, to verify patient information and complete material for medical records.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems.

Abilities:

• Ability to perform work independently within department's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when conducting or assisting with diagnostic ultrasound procedures which occupies approximately 90% of work time.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Which occupies approximately 50% of work time when assisting and positioning body parts or handling/transporting supplies.
• Ability to exercise professionalism when dealing with all levels of personnel and patients.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Environment & Conditions:

Primarily clinical setting, exam rooms and treatment rooms. Exposure to radiation and communicable diseases. May be subject to infectious materials through collection or handling of body fluids (i.e. blood, urine, sputum), and medicinal preparations; treatment of patients with highly infectious/contagious diseases. Annual Hepatitis B and TB testing required. Occasional stress in working with tense patients.

Physical/Mental 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA:

This position shall have full access to information in a patient's medical record, in order to provide quality patient care. Patient information is to be held strictly confidential. Patient information will not be used or disclosed for any purpose other than the performance of job responsibilities and duties. Access to a user's own medical record and/or family members medical records is strictly prohibited unless related to job responsibilities.

Americans With Disability Act Statement:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.

SouthCoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.