Ultrasound Tech ((Ultrasonographer) -PRN

A Brief Overview A Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a diagnostic medical professional whom provides diagnostic medical ultrasound exams consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, maintaining patient workflow, technical aspects of equipment maintenance, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase their level of understanding and knowledge of the field, pathologically process and advancements in ultrasound technology.

What You Will Do

Validate patient order and review relevant prior imaging

Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct ultrasound exams in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures

Consistently follow hospital policy to correctly identify patients and communicate and explain exam in a manner appropriate to the patient's ability to understand

Perform ultrasound examination in accordance with departmental protocols while utilizing critical thinking skills and independent judgment to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured

Completed structured reporting document, identify exam limitations, assure images are uploaded to PACS and review exam with radiologist as needed

Perform, follow protocol, and maintain competency for High Level Disinfection procedures

Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics

Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws ( HIPAA) and adhere to hospital policies

Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team

Maintain required credentials and licenses

Follow proper procedure to report equipment failures

Adhere to hospital safety and regulatory( DNV, ODH, etc.) standards

Additional Responsibilities

Follow Radiology communication plan

Completing annual training before deadline as required by hospital leadership

Must demonstrate the ability to work independently

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

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