Responsibilities
SUMMARY: This position requires the technologist to be creative and responsible for providing excellence in clinical care as well as providing quality radiographs for the provider to make a diagnosis. The technologist must work efficiently and professionally, as he/she is a representative of the Department to provide services for other departments and referring physicians. The incumbent will need to work independently the majority of the time, with limited to no supervision.
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Job Duties & Essential Functions:
- Perform Ultrasound imaging procedures at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
- Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative.
- Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required.
- Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
- Selects and operates equipment as directed.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards (where applicable).
- Responsible for reporting all ultrasound findings
- Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images to the PACS System for dictation.
- Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination during invasive procedures.
- Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of procedures.
- May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of sonography and ancillary personnel.
- Assist in performing first aid.
- Conduct periodic quality control tests.
- Participate or conduct research in required specialty.
- Maintain adequate records as directed.
- Maintain order and cleanliness.
- Secures and returns supplies.
- Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
- Maintains ethical relationships.
- Adheres to all departmental rules and regulations.
- May be required to assist in the development of technical factors.
- May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught.
- Participate in in-service programs.
- Participate in Right-to-know, compliance training, HIPPA training.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.
- Will be required to travel to multiple office locations when necessary
- Other duties as assigned