Ultrasound Technician

CENTERS FOR PAIN CONTROL•Munster, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technician performs and evaluates ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with Centers for Pain Control protocols as directed by physicians. The Ultrasound Technician reports to the Ultrasound Team Supervisor for support and additional request as required. This role involves maintaining equipment and examination rooms, managing supplies, ensuring patient confidentiality, and working collaboratively within the department and with all other departments. The technician is responsible for patient identification, consent verification, medical record review, preparing the Operating Room, ensuring a safe environment, monitoring patients during sedation, assisting with patient positioning, handling specimens, and preparing patients for transport to the Recovery Room. Safety and sanitation are paramount, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning spills, sterilizing probes, and maintaining sterilization logs. Professional development is encouraged through mandatory staff meetings and in-services, active participation in performance improvement activities, and establishing professional goals. The position requires demonstrating safe and cost-effective practices, adhering to OSHA guidelines, utilizing proper body mechanics, accurately completing incident reports, and allocating resources to reduce waste. Behavioral expectations include striving for excellence, adapting to change, meeting customer needs, working as a team, fostering diversity, and being self-directed, all while maintaining ethical behaviors and confidentiality. The work environment is subject to confidential information, extended time sitting, a high-stress environment due to turnaround requirements, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, electrical and mechanical hazards, anesthetic and other gasses, sharps, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and medicinal preparations common to a clinic environment. Daily hours are subject to change.

Requirements

Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record
Good typing skills
Good internet navigation skills
Knowledge of instrumentation used in office (fax, credit card, copy)
Knowledge of multi-line phone system
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology with a strong focus on the spine and skeletal system
Minimum two (2) years experience as a sonographer
High School Diploma
Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program/degree required
Current ARDMS Certification
ARDMS Certification RVT (VT) RDCS (AE)
CPR Certification (BLS)
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment with established time constraints
Ability to work overtime when required
Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy
Ability to work well with others
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing
Adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance
Willingness to do any additional tasks as assigned by management

Nice To Haves

5 years experience as a sonographer

Responsibilities

Perform and evaluate ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with Centers for Pain Control protocols as directed by physicians
Report to the Ultrasound Team Supervisor for support and additional request as required
Instruct patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results
Follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
Maintain ultrasound and vascular lab equipment in appropriate operating condition
Maintain examination rooms and work areas
Inventory, order request and stock all vascular lab supplies
Maintain accurate department records, reports and files as directed
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Work as a team member within the ultrasound department and all other departments
Document work processes as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times as evidenced by observation
Respect the rights, property, and privacy of all customers as evidenced by observation
Meet customers’ needs and expectations as evidenced by the use of communication skills and actions taken on behalf of patients, families and visitors
Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation through communication and cooperation with all members of the health care team as evidenced by observation
Manage conflict in a positive and constructive manner as evidenced by observation
Properly identify patients by checking the identification and comparing with the information on the chart as evidenced by observation and documentation
Verify patient consent is signed and accurately completed
Review medical records for appropriate information as specified in the company policies & procedures
Prepare the Operating Room for the patient by obtaining proper equipment and supplies for intraoperative care as evidenced by documentation and observation
Ensure a safe environment for the patient by following proper aseptic techniques, care and operation of all surgical and emergency equipment as observed
Monitor all patients receiving conscious sedation or local anesthesia according to established policies and procedures
Assist in properly positioning the patient on the procedure table
Record, handle, and label specimens as documented
Assist with dressings and prepare patient for transport to the Recovery Room
Initiate lifesaving measures, such as CPR, in emergency situations as observed
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in contact with the patient, bodily fluids or hazardous materials
Wear lead when radiological equipment in use
Clean and sanitize any spills immediately
Maintain a safe environment for the employees and patients at all times
Sterilize probes after each use
Maintain sterilization logs and maintenance of small sterilizers
Attend all mandatory staff meetings per year unless excused as evidenced by documentation
Attend mandatory in-services and a minimum of two pertinent in-services per year as documented
Actively participate in performance improvement activities as observed or documented
Establish realistic professional goals as evidenced by the annual performance evaluation
Actively keep abreast of departmental and organizational activities
Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected change in workload or situations as observed
Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented
Assist in the orientation of new personnel as directed
Support the mission and goals of the company as observed
Address all emails within 24 hours as documented
Consistently adhere to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; apply universal precautions per company standards as observed
Consistently utilize proper body mechanics as observed
Accurately complete incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart
Consistently allocate resources to reduce waste and minimize costs as observed
Consistently complete assigned duties within stated shifts in a timely manner as observed and documented
Strive for excellence
Set challenging goals
Produce quality work in a timely fashion
Maintain current knowledge and skill
Participate in quality and process improvement efforts
Keep the work area clean, safe and secure
Adapt to change
See the value of different opinions and new ideas
Change plans and objectives given new direction or priorities
Handle stressful situations effectively
Meet internal and external customers’ needs
Find new ways of satisfying customers
Participate in service improvements efforts
Listen and respond to customers
Treat customers with compassion and respect
Work as a team player
Pitch in to help those in need
Communicate with others appropriately
Listen and respond to others
Handle conflict situations effectively
Foster trust and respect within the team
Participate in committees and task forces
Treat all associates and customers with respect, integrity and dignity regardless of background, race, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability
Treat all associates and customers fairly
Take initiative and responsibility for actions
Identify own learning needs and create/implement Learning Plans
Perform duties according to policies and procedures
Demonstrate ethical behaviors
Maintain confidentiality of information
Maintain licenses and certifications as appropriate
Fulfill operating unit/clinical competencies
Use equipment/resources responsibly
Respond appropriately to the age appropriate psychological and physical needs of patients
Understand growth and development needs of the age group with which the associate interacts
Integrate family/support system into patient care, as appropriate
Refer to upper management for approval or final disposition on change in procedure
Refer to upper management for approval or final disposition on difficult patient situations
Refer to upper management for approval or final disposition on any situation you are unsure of