Ultrasound Technologist-Part-Time - Physicians Office - Perinatal Center

Overview

Ultrasound Technologist-2 Part-Time - Physicians Office - The Perinatal Center, St. Mary’s Hospital - Richmond, VA. The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient , and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment; reports changes to patient care services
• Documents sonographer s impressions and relays findings to physician
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency across age groups as needed
• Participates in performance improvement projects
• Assists department in achieving successful results in audits conducted by federal, state and local agencies
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff; high level disinfection of probes per Joint Commission standards
• Uses various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined
• Becomes proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and related technology
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and promotes hospital values in daily work
• May perform other related patient care duties

• Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by ARDMS or ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)

• Associates degree in an AMA allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)

• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) experience (preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Many opportunities reward your hard work with comprehensive health plans, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance with AD&D, employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care