Posted: 04-May-23
Location: Rehoboth, Delaware
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 8605
Summary:
Performs diagnostic medical sonograms in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.
Other information:
One year of previous experience in the hospital setting.Ability to lift patients up to 50lbs.
Responsibilities:
Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist as necessary. Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams. Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself. Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Ultrasound department. Performs all routine diagnostic and ultrasound procedures according to established protocols. Maintains Joint Commission standards and ACR accreditation. PAC scans all patient related forms and information. Follows the department Code of Conduct. Assures exam pre-requisites are completed prior to appointment. Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Ultrasound area. Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items. Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on the US Scan equipment. Identifies any problems and communicates to immediate supervisor. Evaluates the scans for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning. Assures access to care by adding on exams whenever possible or finding an alternative when not possible. Verifies correct order entry and supply charging. Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
Credentials:
Essential:
* ARDMS-RDMS - Registered Diag Medical Sonographer
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
* Must be able to perform or be trained for Breast, OB, Invasives along with all general ultrasound. Position requires some on-call. If not Breast credentialled, credential required within 12 months.
Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Education:
Essential:
* Associates Degree in related field
Education specialization:
Essential:
* Radiologic Technology
Location: BHC Health Campus-Building 1 BMC
Shift : 4 - 10 hr shifts weekly. Will rotate sites for coverage.
FTE: 1.000000
Work Status: Full Time
