ULTRASOUND TECH - REHOBOTH

Beebe Healthcare•Rehoboth Beach, DE

13d•$32 - $49

About The Position

Performs diagnostic medical sonograms in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures. The role includes reviewing consultation requests, communicating with patients, conducting routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures, maintaining equipment and quality standards, and completing exam documentation and related departmental processes.

Requirements

One year of previous experience in a hospital setting.
Ability to lift patients weighing up to 50 pounds.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to keep patient and team-member information confidential.
Ability to withstand crisis situations.
Customer service skills for interacting with patients, team members, and visitors.
Knowledge of and experience with electronic health records.
ARDMS-RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) credential.
BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification from the American Heart Association.
Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Review consultation requests for special instructions from the requesting physician and consult with the Radiologist as necessary.
Complete departmental processes for exam results and documentation.
Greet patients, confirm their identification, and introduce yourself.
Explain examination procedures to patients and accompanying family members.
Maintain a complete working knowledge of equipment in the Ultrasound department.
Perform routine diagnostic and ultrasound procedures according to established protocols.
Maintain Joint Commission standards and ACR accreditation.
Scan patient-related forms and information into PACS.
Follow the department Code of Conduct.
Ensure exam prerequisites are completed before appointments.
Store and order supplies for the Ultrasound area, and report shortages and special-order items.
Perform visual preventive safety inspections and daily quality assurance tests on ultrasound scanning equipment.
Identify equipment or other problems and communicate them to the immediate supervisor.
Evaluate scans for technical quality and demonstrate the anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
Support access to care by adding on exams whenever possible or finding an alternative when an add-on is not possible.
Verify correct order entry and supply charging.
Recognize emergency situations, initiate code procedures, and administer first aid or CPR as needed.