Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Southern Virginia Medical Center

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e., venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed

• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)

• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services

• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician

• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility

• Participates in performance improvement projects

• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.

• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.

• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.

• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.

• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.

• May also perform other related patient care duties

Licensing/Certification

Education

Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Skills

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions

• meets deadlines

• prioritizes work

• works independently

• Identifies and understands issues and problems.

• Examines data

• draws logical conclusions

• critical thinking and understanding

• oral or written communications.

• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.

• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.

• flexible and able to adapt to change.

• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist

• create and maintain a good working relationships

• receive constructive feedback

• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals

• Customer Service