SUMMARY

Performs ultrasound procedures on patients in accordance with physician orders.

STATUS:Full-time

LOCATION:Massena Hospital

DEPARTMENT:MH Main

SCHEDULE:8 Hour, Days

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.