Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech), PT days

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)Sign on Bonus Available: $10,000.00Hours: Sunday: 7:00am - 7:30pm, Monday: 9:30am - 10:00pmJob Summary- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.- Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.- Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols.- Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.- Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.- Able to independently perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.Core Responsibilities and Essential FunctionsEquipment- Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.- Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.Patient Care- Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.- Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.- Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.- Responds to emergency situations and maintenance of life support equipment.- Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.- Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.- Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.- Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.- Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.- Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.- Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.- Uses critical thinking skills.- Dialogs with patient/family- Asks clarifying questions.- Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.- Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.- Preps the patient for the procedure.- Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.Education and Communication- Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.- Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.- Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.- Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.- Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.- Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.- Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.Quality Control- Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by provider feedback and quality audits.- Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.- Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.- Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.- Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.- Performs and maintains quality control logs for probe disinfection and follows infection control policies.Operations- Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.- Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.- Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.- Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment, if needed.- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.- Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.- Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.- Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.- Ability to operate all work stations associated with the US department.- Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.- Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.- Takes call when necessary- Any other duties as assigned.Required for All Jobs- Performs other duties as assigned- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education- Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program. xxoysbn RequiredRequired Minimum Experience- Successful completion of a Sonography Training Program Required- Minimum 1 year clinical experience. 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