Ultrasound Tech Clinician

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality care to the patients receiving US Scan, diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence. Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care. Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices. Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area. Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures. Provides quality care to patients during procedures. Assists with patient and family education. May support or assist in research and related activities. Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology. Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs. Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence. Acts as a resource for students and junior techs. Regularly assumes responsibility and provides direct care for the more complex patients. Provides assistance to colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient care situations. Provides secondary leadership on day to day section operation. Assists supervisor in maintaining documentation for internal and external regulatory purposes. Assists with budget planning process. Monitors appropriateness of patient care assignments based on patient care requirements and staff competence. Assists with coordination of staffing patterns. Assists US Supervisor in completion of employee orientation process. Demonstrates expert practitioner knowledge and skills. Functions independently. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound technology.
Current RDMS certificate.
Minimum three years of clinical experience.
Two years of experience in area of concentration.
Advance certification in RVT preferred and may be required in some areas.
Supervises in supervisors absence.
BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Responsibilities

Provides quality care to the patients receiving US Scan, diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices.
Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area.
Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
Provides quality care to patients during procedures.
Assists with patient and family education.
May support or assist in research and related activities.
Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
Acts as a resource for students and junior techs.
Regularly assumes responsibility and provides direct care for the more complex patients.
Provides assistance to colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient care situations.
Provides secondary leadership on day to day section operation.
Assists supervisor in maintaining documentation for internal and external regulatory purposes.
Assists with budget planning process.
Monitors appropriateness of patient care assignments based on patient care requirements and staff competence.
Assists with coordination of staffing patterns.
Assists US Supervisor in completion of employee orientation process.
Demonstrates expert practitioner knowledge and skills.
Functions independently.
Performs other related duties as required.