Position: Ultrasonographer
Location: Zanesville Ohio United States
Job Description
Position Details:
Work Shift:
- Varied Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
Department:
Overview of Position:
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound and/or vascular exams on all types of patients in an efficient and caring manner in order to provide data for the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical conditions. Evaluates exams for diagnostic quality while using professional judgment in the performance of services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operates medical diagnostic ultrasound equipment to complete a variety of procedures including obstetrical abdominal and vascular exams as applicable.
- Assists physicians in fine needle biopsy and localization procedures.
- Consistently produces diagnostic quality exams individualizing technical factors scanning parameters and patient positioning as required by each procedure.
- Effectively uses computer systems (such as HIS RIS PACS) to process access and distribute appropriate department and patient procedure information.
- Assists in transportation of patients to and from the department.
- Participates in providing education and information to patients and their families.
- Participates in clinical training of ultrasound and/or radiology students by providing instruction supervision and evaluation as required.
- Participates in quality assurance/quality control activities as required.
- Assumes call status as necessary during off hours for emergency procedures.
- Performs other functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the appropriate specialty (OB/Gyn Abdominal).
- Demonstrated competence in all diagnostic ultrasound procedures including invasive exams such as ultrasoundguided biopsies.
- Excellent interpersonal decisionmaking facilitation conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent listening verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
- Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of computer software related to electronic image and clinical information management.
- CPR Certified
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No