SUMMARY

Performs ultrasound procedures on patients in accordance with physician orders.

STATUS: Full-time

LOCATION: Massena Hospital

DEPARTMENT: MH Main

SCHEDULE: Days; 8 hour shifts & on-call

ATTRIBUTES

• Requires national registry in ultrasound technology within one (1) year of employment including abdominal specialty; other specialty registry(s) completed within three (3) years of employment.
• Requires good reading and deductive skills in order to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.
• Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the physician during those ultrasound procedures requiring the physician's presence.
• Lifts and moves patients with assistance.
• Labels and processes all studies correctly to assure prompt and quality medical care. Notes pertinent clinical information.
• Operates all stationary and mobile x-ray equipment available to the Medical Imaging department except in the ultrasound and C.T. equipment.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment deficiencies.
• Develops x-rays and assists in maintaining processing equipment by assuring that chemical solutions are kept at prescribed levels.
• Assures the continued and safe operation of all equipment assigned to the ultrasound department. Notifies supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Assures a sufficient level of supplies required for a ultrasound departmental operation.
• Notifies supervisor of shortages in a timely manner.
• Assists in the training of student x-ray technologists. Is responsible for their actions with regards to patient care.
• Assists in the training of staff radiological technologists assigned in the specialty area of ultrasound.