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Position Purpose:
To perform diagnostic medical ultrasound procedures to meet the needs of the providers of Community Health of South Dade, Inc.
Position Requirements / Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or completion of formal ultrasound training program. A minimum of one-year clinical experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer. Competency in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound.
Licensure / Certification:
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and small parts. Maintain continuing education. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Skills / Ability:
Work requires intense concentration and efficient work habits. Competency in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and small parts ultrasound. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with patients and providers.
position:
ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST
POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)
- Performs all ultrasound procedures as outlined by department protocols, and consistently produces images of required diagnostic quality.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of the principles of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and patient care.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the equipment and its capabilities.
- Possesses technical discipline to observe, maintain, identify, and report primary and secondary equipment issues.
- Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the ACR imaging standards, including, but not limited to: first and second trimester obstetrical ultrasound, GYN, abdomen, and small parts.
- Must be competent in the handling of patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatric age patients.
- Carefully and thoroughly completes radiologist work sheet identifying all findings.
- Demonstrates legible handwriting,
- Participates in and understands the principles of the quality management program.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of day-to-day operation of the department including scheduling reception, MIS, and film library.
- Copies images and knows the checkout procedure.
- Demonstrates good judgment when interacting with patients and an ability to organize work to obtain maximum quality and efficiency.
- Alerts supervisor of needed supplies before shortage is imminent.
- Always searches carefully for previous films.
- Files master jackets accurately.
- Works quickly and efficiency to complete studies within an appropriate time frame.
- Maintains equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner.
- Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all members of the Radiology Department
- Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
- Performs basic patient care functions assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.
- Initiates life support measures, if necessary.
- Assumes on-call duties as required maintaining appropriate proximity and availability to the institution.