Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Performs general, perinatal and vascular ultrasounds. Ensures a high standard of patient care and evaluation. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of employees and patients. Works independently and completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography including education for general, perinatal, and vascular procedures. ARRT (S) and CCI-RVS or RDMS Ob/Gyn and RDMS Abdomen registries and RVS or RVT certification.
Experience:Recent hospital experience as a vascular and general sonographer or recent graduate of an accredited school. Demonstrates familiarity with ACR standard exams.
Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Knowledge and Skills:Excellent verbal communication skills. Basic computer skills and ability to use software to perform vascular testing.
Special Training:
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs first trimester perinatal ultrasounds, vascular ultrasounds, as well as general ultrasounds.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of ultrasound and vascular principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal exams.
- Adheres to departmental policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
- Provides accurate interpretable data, relevant clinical history and technical interpretation results for all exams performed.
- Completes temporary ultrasound reports in ultrasound record keeping computer system and complete patient charting.
- Collaborates with appropriate physicians (Perinatologist, Radiologist, referring Physician and or Vascular Surgeon) in reviewing ultrasounds.
- Sends images to PACS.
- Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work area in a neat and safe condition, ensuring the safety of patients and employees. Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and exam rooms are readily available for procedures.
- Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department. Performs routine maintenance and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Adheres to proper infection control techniques to maintain established standards for patient safety. Adheres to patient safety practices in the department at all times demonstrated by the use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient observation..
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Walking , Push/Pull , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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