Description
- Job Details
- Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries.
- This may include Cat Scan and C-arm units.
- Performs general, OB and some vascular Ultrasound.
- May also perform breast Ultrasound.
- Responsible for screening, scheduling, and directing patients to appropriate locations and services within the Imaging Department.
- Maintains working knowledge of all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Assists with the training of new staff.
- Proficient in scheduling all Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams.
- Performs routine and complex sonography imaging by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accrediting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols.
- Selects proper sonography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data.
- Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate.
- Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam.
- Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy.
- Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity.
- Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
- Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment.
- Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
- Transfers and verifies image data in PACS and other digital and reporting systems providing necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation.
- Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours.
- Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area.
- Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.
- Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety.
- Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.
- Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary.
- May perform duties of Sono Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.
- Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking.
- Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.
- May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.
- Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.
- Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies.
- Job Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in ultrasound/sonography.
- Must know all preps for each Radiology and Vascular / Cardiac U/S exams and procedures.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
- Additional Details
- Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment.
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