Job Title

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care.Qualifications:Required Licenses and Certifications A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesUltrasound ScanningDemonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components. Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale. Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such. Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed. Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner . Quality ControlIdentify each image with proper and permanent patient data. Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment. Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam. Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment. Patient CareAssure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.Explain exam to patients/parents.Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated siteClinical SafetyAdhere to all OSHA regulations. Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits. Practice personal radiation safety within the department. Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork. SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational AccountabilitiesProfessional DevelopmentMaintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.Biennially update CPR certification.Complete mandatory annual reviews.Attend seminars and in-services.Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification Teamwork/Communication Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Safety