Per Diem Ultrasonographer - Breast Imaging Center

Essential Functions

• Receives and reviews requests for ultrasound studies on patients of all ages from child to geriatric.
• Performs breast ultrasound exams.
• Checks all images with the Radiologist.
• Consults with the Radiologist about the reading or scans and reports.
• Provides written, unofficial reports of examinations.
• Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
• Marks images for proper definition and explanation.
• Performs general clerical duties accurately, including but not limited to:
• Greeting patients in a courteous manner consistent with the hospital’s policy.
• Logs and checks in patients accurately and appropriately.
• Verifies information and exams performed.
• Updates and changes exam description to reflect actual exams performed.
• Quality assures exams performed, to capture the technologist, the room utilized and the time utilized.
• Disposes of used linen and supplies in an appropriate manner.
• Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Prior to the start of any invasive procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient, procedure, site, and information is done.
• Verifies patient according to policy prior to administration of care/procedures/medications.
• Follows approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a telephone order.
• Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing, as observed by nurse manager and peers.
• Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital policy to mark surgical sites.
• Makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
• Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines.
• Adheres to universal precautions.
• Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
• Adheres to electrical safety guidelines.

Technology and Learning

• Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.