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Ultrasound Technologist PRN

Metairie, LA, United States

Job Description for Ultrasound Tech

Job Summary

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, performing/communicating results of diagnostic exams using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.

Duties

Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations

Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images

Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings

Analyses; sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician

Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage

Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care

Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory

Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms

Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation

Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies

Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician

Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures

Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided

Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems

Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required

Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department

Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member

Provides in-service education team on requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) preferred

Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate

Current BLS

Experience as defined by institution

Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment

Ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information

Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary

Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed

Ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician

Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team

Ability to follow established departmental procedures 14. Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

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