Description

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  American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
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  RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) eligible and receive certification within 14 months of hire required - must maintain active and in good standing throughout active employment.

Qualifications

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  Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc.
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  Assists in the training of new employees.
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  Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.
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  Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy.
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  Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations and reviews NPO status on selected cases.
  
• Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e. renal, brain, soft tissue, etc). Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
  
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
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  Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients.
  
• Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis and problem solves issues with equipment.
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  Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Verifies two patient identifiers to ensure right patient and correct procedure.
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  Observes safety practices at all times, adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy.
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  Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner.
  
• Performs portable examinations in operating room, emergency department, and in-patient rooms.
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  Responsible for monitoring inventory, maintains cleanliness of the equipment, and stocks scan room.
  
• Contacts Physician within 1 hour for all STAT cases with results.

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  Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements. F: Monthly-Quarterly/T: 2 hours/ R: Individual
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  Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards. F: Weekly/T: 2 hours/ R: Individual

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  Knowledge of ultrasound procedure protocols.
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  Previous experience in pediatric ultrasound technology preferred.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
  
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.

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