Ultrasound Tech PD

Summary

Under the general supervision of the radiologists and the Manager of Special Imaging, and following established procedures, performs diagnostic procedures to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, by using ultrasound equipment, which uses the principles of sonography to produce images, giving size and depth of the tissue being studied. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. The core Success Factors include Instill Trust and Value Differences;
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Complies with hospital and department policies and procedures, including protecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Operates ultrasound equipment efficiently.
• Maintains aseptic conditions during invasive procedures.
• Reviews available clinical data from charts and hospital systems in order to alert nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers or licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Observes and reassures patient prior to and during all procedures.
• Performs ultrasonic scanning procedures and exams, such as abdominal echoes, renals, aorta, thyroid, dopplers, including pelvic, scrotal, breasts, color flow studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas, thoracentesis and paracentesis, breast sonography, including localizations, biopsies and aspirations.
• Reviews and/or records pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Positions and instructs patient regarding the procedure in order to obtain the desired diagnostic results specified by the physician, physician extender or licensed practitioner.
• Conducts scanning procedure using ultrasound equipment; and records anatomical pathophysiological data on film.
• Assembles all necessary information and imaging, including own impressions of the case, and presents them to the physician, advanced practice providers or licensed practitioner for interpretation.
• Assists physician, physician extender or licensed practitioner in procedures (such as aspirations and biopsies), by confirming the location of the ROI using ultrasound equipment and marking body, as needed.
• Hands instruments and equipment to the physician, physician extender or licensed practitioner, scans the patient using ultrasound equipment at designated intervals during the procedure, acquires images.
• Sends imaging and technical notes to PACS.
• Reviews daily procedure and scheduled examinations.
• Orders and stores supplies required for ultrasound procedures.
• Checks expiration dates for all supplies and ultrasound medications.
• Disposes of expired materials, using appropriate procedure.
• Provides for the clinical experience of Ultrasound students, instructing and guiding students through ultrasound procedures and exams.
• Ensures that ultrasound and other equipment in the department functions properly to maintain accuracy of test procedures.
• Contacts appropriate service personnel within and/or outside the hospital to make necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Notifies manager/ lead sonographer.
• Maintains and enhances own professional expertise through participation in in-service education, professional seminars, and meetings.
• Performs all duties in consideration of optimum department efficiency.
• All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age‑specific needs of the geriatric and adult patient.

• Basic Knowledge: ARDMS certification required. Analytical skills to determine best method of obtaining the desired diagnostic results. Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress, as well as with staff members and physicians. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Experience: One year of progressive ultrasound experience preferred. Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians' offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises with direct patient contact. Works with medical equipment; subject to electrical and energy hazards. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of safety equipment and protective clothing. Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day.
  
  Physical dexterity and strength to operate ultrasound and equipment, and to lift and move patients into correct position. May lift and…