ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST -EAST ON/GYN

GALEN MEDICAL GROUP PC•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Galen Medical Group offers several medical specialties throughout the Chattanooga region, providing quality care and patient-friendly services to adults and children of all ages. Our mission is to elevate the health of our community through multiple medical specialties delivering excellent care with wisdom, compassion, integrity, and a commitment to technology, education, and scientific inquiry. We are seeking qualified, like-minded applicants to join our team! This role provides ultrasound services for the OB/GYN specialty. The ultrasound technologist's activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with Galen Medical policies and procedures and applicable professional standards, under the direction and supervision of the Physician. No "call" is required, and no holidays or weekends. Competitive pay is based on experience.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Previous experience in related field and job duties.
Must be computer literate.
Certification and/or License as Ultrasound Technologist required.
Individuals must be CPR trained and certified at all times.
Must be PC literate with strong computer navigational skills, as well as extensive knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
Exceptional skills of independence, organization, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, professional interaction, and human relation skills, as well as analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
As part of the Galen Medical Group, the applicant must be a team player and provide excellent customer service while assessing our patients needs efficiently.
Perform all duties in compliance with Galen Medical policies, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

The more OB experience the better.
Experience in fetal heart chambers, looking for cleft lip and pallet deformities.
Looking for cervix and placental abnormalities in pregnancy.
Re scans for previous unseen areas or areas of concern that need to be reevaluated.
Gyn scans can be both transvaginal and abdominal.
The scans are to look for abnormalities such as masses, cysts, fibroids, heightened endometrial lining.

Responsibilities

Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as directed by physicians for patients in all trimesters as well as GYN patients.
Schedules patients and explains procedures to assure cooperation and optimum test results.
Positions patients.
Selects appropriate transducer.
Conducts scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment.
Moves scanner over specified body area, and adjusts equipment to focus.
Makes hard copy images.
Documents tests.
Maintains ultrasound equipment.
Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
Reviews test results with interpreting physician.
Calibrates appropriate equipment, as necessary.
Participates in clinical educational programs as necessary for job duties.
Performs all duties in compliance with Galen clinical policies and OSHA standards.
Maintain professional communication skills between employee, patient, physicians and other facilities.
Make recommendations for any improvements in operation of the ultrasound system.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Assist other personnel in the performance of their duties as assigned and as workload permits.
Function as relief for other personnel in the office as appropriate and to facilitate co-workers’ absence in the office.
Recognize and demonstrate cost-effective measures in utilization of supplies, equipment and other resources.
Maintain strictest confidentiality of all company records, including verbal and written records.
Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager and Physicians.