Ultrasonographer

Island Hospital; Anacortes (WA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Island Hospital in Anacortes, WA seeks an Ultrasound Technologist to perform diagnostic sonography under physician requests. Responsibilities include positioning patients, operating ultrasound equipment, and producing quality images for radiologist interpretation.

The role requires knowledge of anatomy, patient safety, and ability to educate patients about procedures; evening and on-call coverage may apply, with extensive collaboration with staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ultrasound physics and machine operation.
• Ability to position patients accurately for imaging.
• Excellent patient care and communication with staff and physicians.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups (neonatal to geriatric).
• Completion of an ultrasound tech program.

Responsabilités

• Position patients accurately for prescribed sonograms.
• Operate ultrasound equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Provide patient education regarding procedure.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and room cleanliness.
• Transports patients when required.
• Prepare technologist notes and impressions.
• Communicate with referring physicians and radiologists.
• Share on-call duties for emergencies.

Description du poste

Job Purpose:

• Applies insonating ultrasound energy to human tissue for diagnostic purposes upon written request of a physician or other medical practitioner.

Duties:

• Positions patients accurately to produce sonograms as prescribed by a physician.
• Has correct understanding of ultrasound physics and machine knobology to produce accurate sonograms and troubleshoot equipment failure.
• Maintains good working rapport with staff physicians and Medical Director of Diagnostic Ultrasound to provide excellent patient care.
• Processes and critiques images to be read by radiologists.
• Shares in call status to provide "around the clock" coverage for emergencies as prescribed by a qualified physician.
• Communicates to referring physician as requested by radiologist.
• Must be knowledgeable in anatomy and physiology as relating to diagnostic ultrasound.
• Provides technologist notes and impressions.
• Provides patient education regarding procedure.
• Must have ability to obtain sonograms on various age groups and patients--prenatal through geriatric. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Provides for patient comfort and safety.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
• Transports patients to and from patients waiting area and/or patient rooms assuming responsibility for their safety.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness during procedures.
• May answer phone and make appointments.