Ultrasound Techologist, OB/GYN

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Executes diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Promotes and restores patient’s health by performing diagnostic sonographic (ultrasound) testing and reporting test results; assuring the quality of operations and complying with all governing regulations. Providing test results to clinic providers in a timely manner. All functions to be performed at the level of expertise to which the Ultrasound Tech has been trained and certified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport with patients and others to better understand service requirements, being aware of age specific needs protocols
• Perform diagnostic sonographic examination procedures in accordance with established standards and ensures practices, procedures, and policies meet Joint Commission accreditation standards
• Schedule and coordinate tests, records test results, and prepare and maintain operational logs
• Respond to changes in patient’s physical status/behavior and seek assistance from a registered nurse or provider
• Assume responsibility of area in coordination with the Chair of OB/GYN
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of assigned area
• Provide clinical guidance to all employees assigned to area and assists in their development
• Supervise per diem personnel including orienting, training, scheduling and evaluating
• Compile statistics on analysis performed, number of procedures, and other necessary reports
• Calibrate and maintain equipment and order supplies when needed
• Confer with providers and specialist on questions regarding tests and procedures
• Develop diagnostic sonographic methods, procedures, and policies in accordance with safe and efficient clinic guidelines and external accreditation standards
• Maintain logs and film library in accordance with clinic regulations and protocols

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks
• Participate in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement
• Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested
• Accountability- Role Model, mission, vision and shared values
  • Customer Focus:
    Has a clear understanding of internal customers needs, preferences, timelines and decision-making criteria
    Recognizes that building long-term customer satisfaction is the key to employee engagement
• Teamwork – If someone needs help, help them
• Initiative – Be innovative, apply fresh ideas and continuously improve how you do your work
• Confidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others
• Ethical – Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customer
• Respect – Demonstrate – consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform considerable standing and/or walking
• Demonstrated ability for problem solving and decision making
• Ability to establish effective rapport with patients, families, providers, colleagues, and other clinic personnel
• High level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in work load

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Graduate of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound Technology
• Registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Certificate of completion of approved Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound comprehensive course
• Two years experience as an Ultrasound Technologist

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education

[x] High School Diploma or GED

[x] Technical Certification: Ultrasound Technologist / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

License/Certification

[x] Certification: Certificate of completion of approved Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound comprehensive course

or

[x] Two years experience in [x] addition to cert/degree;

[ ] in lieu of cert/degree

Specific Degree

[ ] ___________________________________________

Skills:

[x] Bilingual (English-Spanish) Preferred

[x] Computer literate

[ ] Typing

[x] Filing procedures

[ ] Money handling

[ ] Calculator, office machines, etc.

Physical demands

[x] Balancing [x] Carrying [ ] Climbing

[ ] Crawling [ ] Crouching [ ] Feeling

[x] Fingering [x] Grasping [x] Kneeling

[x] Lifting 50 lbs. [x] Pulling [x] Hearing (communicate)

[x] Talking (communicate) [ ] Sitting [x] Standing (mobility)

[x] Walking (mobility) [ ] Vision: far [x] Vision: near

[x] Vision: color [x] Vision: depth [x] Vision: (w/assistance)

Exposures

[x] Airborne particles [x] Muscular strain

[x] Chemicals [x] Caustics

[x] Electrical current [x] Fumes

[x] Noise [x] Odors

[x] Sharps [x] Body fluids

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Sun Life Family Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer