Outpatient Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Imaging - $10000 sign-on / $1500 relocation

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Job Summary/Purpose: Ultrasound Technologists provide exams in the field of ultrasonography to include general US, small parts, and breast to the specifications of the ordering provider and radiologist’s needs. Candidate will be knowledgeable in anatomical positioning and physiology and must be able to perform high quality ultrasound examination for interpretation by a provider. Performs examinations in all areas of the ultrasound department that he/she is certified and/or trained to perform. May be required to travel between MUSC Physicians outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant and West Ashley. PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMLEY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION Timely- Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete. Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Assure exams are read in a timely manner and all logs are completed. Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medial history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications. ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS/VISITORS. Equipment- assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff. Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely to the manager. SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers. Ask Why? - See something say something- use reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions. Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary Additional Duties and Responsibilities: · Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development. · Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency. · Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten. · Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and the use of procedure related supplies. Complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques and medical terminology. · Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure and explains the next steps. · Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication. · Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Diagnostic Ultrasonography program.
Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
BLS certification.
Graduation from an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or ARRT(S) eligible, must obtain certification within 12 months .
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience.
1 year of modality specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide exams in the field of ultrasonography to include general US, small parts, and breast to the specifications of the ordering provider and radiologist’s needs.
Be knowledgeable in anatomical positioning and physiology and must be able to perform high quality ultrasound examination for interpretation by a provider.
Perform examinations in all areas of the ultrasound department that he/she is certified and/or trained to perform.
Travel between MUSC Physicians outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant and West Ashley.
Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders.
Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete.
Perform exams per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids.
Ensure images are free of artifacts and motion.
Assure exams are read in a timely manner and all logs are completed.
Screen all patients for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols.
Review medial history for exam indications and contraindications.
Assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer
Report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
Assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed.
Assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines.
Report any environmental issues timely to the manager.
Consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers.
Use reporting system.
Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions.
Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary
Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency.
Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten.
Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and the use of procedure related supplies.
Complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques and medical terminology.
Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure and explains the next steps.
Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.