Ultrasound Technologist - Upstate OB/GYN - Verdae - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the technologist performs a variety of technical procedures using ultrasound to help diagnose disease or pathology and provides compassionate, timely direct patient care. The role may require learning to perform vascular exams, such as venous duplex scans. The technologist uses ultrasound modalities appropriate to the anatomy being examined, maintains proficiency in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding related technology, and performs high-level disinfection of probes in accordance with Joint Commission standards. The position may also include other related patient-care duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an ultrasonography program.
Registry eligible with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or as a Sonographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Certification or registration with ARRT or ARDMS.
Obtain advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT within two years if not already held.
Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions, meet deadlines, prioritize work, and work independently.
Ability to identify and understand issues and problems, examine data, draw logical conclusions, and apply critical thinking.
Ability to understand oral and written communications and organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
Maintain ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist and establish and maintain good working relationships.
Ability to receive constructive feedback.
Follow the SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or American Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound.
One year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist.
Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology through ARDMS or ARRT.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and verify patient identity and relevant information to ensure the appropriate procedure is performed.
Explain procedures to patients; prepare them by obtaining and recording patient history and consent forms when applicable.
Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures; monitor the patient's condition and medical equipment, and report changes to patient care services.
Document sonographer impressions and relay findings to physicians.
Obtain and record images needed to demonstrate normal and pathological findings, and document pertinent information such as laboratory values and patient histories.
Maintain clinical competency in caring for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as needed by the facility.
Participate in performance improvement projects.
Assist the department in achieving successful outcomes in federal, state, and local agency audits.
Participate in educating and instructing students and orienting new staff.
Perform high-level disinfection of probes according to Joint Commission standards.
Use ultrasound modalities appropriate to the anatomy being examined and recognize cross-sectional anatomy and related technology.
Promote favorable guest relations and hospital values through daily work performance.
Perform other related patient-care duties as needed.