Ultrasound Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging - Lorain Hospital - PRN

Ultrasound Technologist — Diagnostic Imaging — Lorain Hospital (PRN)

This is a PRN “As Needed” Position.

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. The technologist may be required to learn to scan vascular exams such as venous duplex scans. Direct patient care will be performed 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 that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and 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 particularly related to patients who are newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by the designated facility.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff – high level disinfection probes per Joint Commission standards.
• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding related technology.
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
• May also perform other related patient care duties.

• Graduate of an ultrasonography program and are American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible (required).
• Certification/Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required).
• Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology by one of the following:
  American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years).

• Associates, American Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred).

• 1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred).

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred).
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred).

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.
• Meets deadlines.
• Prioritizes work.
• Works independently.
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data.
• Draws logical conclusions.
• Critical thinking and understanding.
• Oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitors impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist.
• Creates and maintains good working relationships.
• Receives constructive feedback.
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals.
• Customer service.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be required to use physical…