CHIEF ULTRASONOGRAPHER - FULL TIME DAYS
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the operation of the Ultrasound department, overseeing and performing procedures, quality assurance, assuring federal, state and ACR guidelines are met and supervising Ultrasound staff. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Aids in scheduling appointments; answering incoming phone calls; consulting with physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or other medical assistants concerning ultrasound procedures. Greeting patients and checking the waiting area for arrivals; prepare patients for exams; give patients instructions about their exam and obtaining signature on consent forms where applicable. Responsible for maintaining a day book, retrieve prior films and reports as required; including reports and films from area health care facilities. Perform ultrasound exams, doppler/duplex exams, develop, sort, and load film, assist Radiologist with sonography exams. Perform and record required QA testing on ultrasound equipment and associated equipment. Responsible for assuring ACR, federal, state and local guidelines are met. Responsible for ACR accreditation and completion of necessary accreditation documentation. Responsible for proper start-up and calibration of ultrasound instrumentation. Reviews and updates ultrasound procedures. Responsible for inventory and requisition of supplies, clean and maintain ultrasound rooms. Utilizes RIS/PACS System to enter, retrieve, and maintain data. Other duties as assigned. May be exposed to hazardous drugs. Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Direct relationship with patients, staff, physicians and administration. Must maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with patients, staff, physicians, and administration.
Requirements
- Graduate of a certified radiology program with ARRT certificate and a valid New York State license
- ARDMS registry
- Experience in general, vascular, and breast sonography
- Thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of ultrasonography
- Thorough knowledge of techniques required for performance of ultrasonography
- Skills in the use of ultrasound equipment
- Ability to make accurate observations
- BLS certificate required, or to be obtained within 3 months from start of employment
Responsibilities
- Aids in scheduling appointments
- Answering incoming phone calls
- Consulting with physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or other medical assistants concerning ultrasound procedures
- Greeting patients and checking the waiting area for arrivals
- Prepare patients for exams
- Give patients instructions about their exam and obtaining signature on consent forms where applicable
- Responsible for maintaining a day book
- Retrieve prior films and reports as required; including reports and films from area health care facilities
- Perform ultrasound exams, doppler/duplex exams, develop, sort, and load film, assist Radiologist with sonography exams
- Perform and record required QA testing on ultrasound equipment and associated equipment
- Responsible for assuring ACR, federal, state and local guidelines are met
- Responsible for ACR accreditation and completion of necessary accreditation documentation
- Responsible for proper start-up and calibration of ultrasound instrumentation
- Reviews and updates ultrasound procedures
- Responsible for inventory and requisition of supplies, clean and maintain ultrasound rooms
- Utilizes RIS/PACS System to enter, retrieve, and maintain data
- Other duties as assigned
- Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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