Ultrasound Tech - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Batavia, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. This role may require learning to scan vascular exams, such as venous duplex scans. The technologist will provide direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech carries out duties directly involved with various technical procedures utilizing ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Requirements

Graduate of an ultrasonography program and are American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible
Certification/Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
Meets deadlines
Prioritizes work
Works independently
Identifies and understands issues and problems
Examines data
Draws logical conclusions
Critical thinking and understanding
Oral or written communications
Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit
Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
Flexible and able to adapt to change
Maintains ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
Creates and maintains good working relationships
Receives constructive feedback
Adheres to SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
Customer Service skills

Nice To Haves

Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound
Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (or must obtain within 2 years)
1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech
Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Experience with Picture archiving communication system (PACS)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories
Demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
Participates in performance improvement projects
Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits
Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff
Performs high level disinfection of probes per joint commission standards
Uses various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined
Becomes proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology
Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance
May also perform other related patient care duties