ULTRASOUND TECH - GEORGETOWN

About the role

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist as necessary.
• Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Ultrasound department.
• Performs all routine diagnostic and ultrasound procedures according to established protocols.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and ACR accreditation.
• PAC scans all patient related forms and information.
• Follows the department Code of Conduct.
• Assures exam pre-requisites are completed prior to appointment.
• Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Ultrasound area.
• Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on the US Scan equipment.
• Identifies any problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.
• Evaluates the scans for technical quality.
• Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
• Assures access to care by adding on exams whenever possible or finding an alternative when not possible.
• Verifies correct order entry and supply charging.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience in the hospital setting.
• Credentials: ARDMS-RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association).
• Education: Associates Degree in related field.

Skills

• Clear Communication Skills – Both Written and Verbal
• Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provide Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge and Experience with Electronic Health Records

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription)
• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Perks via Work Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Entry: USD $31.83/Hr. Maximum: USD $49.34/Hr.