OB/GYN Ultrasound Sonographer

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Performs diagnostic ultrasound and/or vascular exams on all types of patients in an efficient and caring manner in order to provide data for the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions. Evaluates exams for diagnostic quality while using professional judgment in the performance of services.

Operates medical diagnostic ultrasound equipment to complete a variety of procedures, including obstetrical, abdominal, and vascular exams as applicable.

Assists physicians in fine needle biopsy and localization procedures.

Consistently produces diagnostic quality exams, individualizing technical factors, scanning parameters, and patient positioning as required by each procedure.

Effectively uses computer systems (such as HIS, RIS, PACS) to process, access, and distribute appropriate department and patient procedure information.

Participates in clinical training of ultrasound and/or radiology students by providing instruction, supervision, and evaluation as required.

Participates in quality assurance/quality control activities as required.

Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the appropriate specialty (OB/Gyn, Abdominal) or the ARRT ultrasound pathway.

Demonstrated competence in all diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including invasive exams such as ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of computer software related to electronic image and clinical information management.

Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)

• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to manipulate technical equipment including portable units, tranducers, monitors, and other related accessories.