Ultrasonographer 1 PRN Premium

Responsibilities

• Makes adjustments to equipment in order to ensure proper technique, maintains supplies needed for specific radiographic procedures, and develops film by automatic processing in a timely and cost-conscious manner.
• Schedules examinations in coordination with other operating areas in order to ensure proper and efficient examination sequencing and maintains responsibility for coverage and call back services in area of responsibility.
• Prepares patient for examination by explaining procedure, providing instruction and obtaining clinical history and consent.
• Provides compassionate and dignified patient care by assisting in patient transfer to examination area and positioning on table, and by providing care to the patient following procedure completion.
• Verifies and ensures the quality of all patient examinations upon procedure completion and assists Radiology in maintaining quality assurance standards and the integrity of studies performed within the department.
• Ensures that work areas and examination rooms are adequately stocked with equipment and supplies and are properly cleaned and disinfected such that a safe and reliable atmosphere for quality patient care may be provided.
• Collaborates with Radiology staff to transport patients to and from the department in a timely and courteous manner and performs other duties as indicated.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and training sessions to share expertise and support continuing education efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training, and Completion of an Ultrasound program.
• Licensure: ARRT Registered Technologist (R.T) PLUS (Sonography (S)), (Vascular Sonography (VS)) OR ARDMS within 1 year (1 credential).