Ultrasound Technician/RDMS

DCH Health System • Tuscaloosa, AL

94d

About The Position

He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of sonography/ultrasound. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe sonography/ultrasound environment daily. They must know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to sonography/ultrasound patient care.

Requirements

• Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows: Ultrasound Technician/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Must be registry eligible by the ARDMS.
• Should obtain certification as RDMS and RVT (RVS) within 24-months of eligibility.
• New hire registered sonographers must be RDMS and RVT (RVS) within 12 months of hire date.
• RDMS – must have current ultrasound registration by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers).
• Should obtain RVT (RVS) certification within 24-months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
• Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position.
• Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
• Observes JCAHO standards.
• Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles.
• Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
• Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
• Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
• Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
• Maintains a safe and clean ultrasound environment.
• Participates in ultrasound QC and completes appropriate documentation for all ultrasound equipment.
• Works with the manager/supervisor/staff to control and maintain inventory and supplies and communicates problems and supply needs as required.
• Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
• Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
• Any job assignment requiring call during off duty hours becomes part of that duty and will be compensated as is customary for the hospital.
• A charge tech or lead tech when assigned must facilitate and coordinate services for their area of assignment and serve as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System.
• Keep other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues and other functions that may impact the shift/department.
• Monitor the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
• Per Diem staff must work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period.
• Per Diem staff must notify the person in charge of any unavailability.
• If after four requests are made with a per diem employee declining work; that employee’s per diem position will be reviewed and removed from payroll.
• Per Diem staff must submit a two-week notice of resignation.
• Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings and educational sessions.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Responds timely to all forms of communication.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees