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Job Description Summary
The Ultrasonographer is responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel.
- Follows Southeast Health Center’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitors, and employees.
- Follows Southeast Health Center’s infection prevention policies.
- Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict.
- Ensures quality ultrasound imaging within the department.
- Effectively communicates patient history and symptoms to the Radiologist.
- Uses the PACS System in documenting correctly and accurately patient information to insure the quality of patient care.
- Uses the computer system correctly in charging the correct patient account with correct exams and supplies.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform all exams in the department. Has taken the initiative to insure one’s own competency with each exam.
- Reviews examinations for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience Required
- Registered as an ultrasonographer by ARRT or ARDMS
- Certified as a Registered Vascular Technologist
Minimum Experience Preferred
- Two (2) or more years of ultrasound experience
Minimum Education Required
- Graduate of an Ultrasound program approved by the ARRT, or ARDMS
- CPR
Minimum Education Preferred
- Completion of an undergraduate degree
Required Skills/Abilities
- Basic typing and computer skills.
- Experience in operating personal computers in a Windows environment.
- Customer service oriented.
- Annual completion of competency requirements.
- Occasionally required to be on-call.
- Must be able to work in a standalone position as well as call within six months of hire date.
Shift
DayShift Details
First
FTE
1
Type
Regular
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Equal Employment Employer
Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Other facts
About Southeast Health
Since opening its doors in 1957, Southeast Health has provided for the changing healthcare needs of the growing communities it serves which includes about 600,000 residents neighboring communities and counties of Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Our progress represents the culmination of distinguished service by dedicated board members, physicians, employees and volunteers, and a supportive community.
It takes more than technology and a modern facility to treat people. It takes a team of dedicated, well-trained professionals to continually deliver quality healthcare. Employing about 2,500, Southeast Health is recognized as one of the largest employers in the region and is proud of its reputation of providing a positive and responsive work environment. Southeast Health's medical staff consists of more than 225 active members and just over 400 total members either board certified or board prepared in specialties representing virtually every area of medicine.
Through innovation and sustained performance, Southeast Health, a 420-bed regional referral center, has achieved the reputation of providing the best diagnostic, clinical, surgical and patient care services available in the region.
What you'll do
- The Ultrasonographer is responsible for operating diagnostic ultrasound equipment and performing ultrasound procedures independently. They ensure quality imaging, manage patient information confidentially, and communicate effectively with the Radiologist.
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