Sonographer Reg PRN

Company: WellStar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Equipment * Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. * Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Patient Care * Verifies proper clinician order for procedure. * Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. * Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. * Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. * Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. * Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure. * Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames. * Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection. * Uses critical thinking skills. * Dialogs with patient/family * Asks clarifying questions. * Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. * Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. * Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. * Preps the patient for the procedure. * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique * Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams.
• Education and Communication * Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members. * Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. * Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. * Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures. * Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. * Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment. * Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
• Quality Control * Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a 95% first time acceptance rate. * Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. * Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed. * Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. * Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. * Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable * Follows infection control policies
• Operations * Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition. * Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table. * Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. * Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage. * Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers. * Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department. * Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS. * Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. * Takes call when necessary * Any other duties as assigned.Required for All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.--QualificationsRequired Minimum Education
    • Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program RequiredRequired Minimum Experience
      • Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required and
      • minimum 1 year clinical experience. PreferredRequired Minimum Skills
        • Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
        • The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis
        • Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
        • Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
        • Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
        • Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
        • Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
        • Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
        • Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of "customers", including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
        • Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
        • Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
        • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
        • Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
        • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
        • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
        • Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
        • Competent in all aspects of Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors.
        • Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
          • Registered Medical Sonographer 1.00 Required 1.00
          • ARRT Sonography 1.00 Required 1.00
          • Basic Life Support 2.00 Required 2.00Additional Licenses and Certifications

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