Job Specific Duties:

• Demonstrates and applies technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with the ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.
• Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc.
• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy.
• Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations.
• Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e.; renal, brain, soft tissue etc.) including vascular studies. Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position.
• Communicates effectively with hospital employees, physicians, and patients.
• Problem solves issues with equipment and reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Verifies two patient identifiers to ensure right patient and correct procedure.
• Observes safety practices at all times and adheres to all clean sweep guidelines and infection control standards per policy.
• Performs QA, completes exam, enters and transmits patient information into PACS in a timely manner.
• Performs portable examinations in operating room, emergency department/ and in-patient rooms.
• Accurately performs ultrasound procedure protocols as required.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of equipment, monitoring inventory, and stocking scan room.
• Contacts Physician with results for all STAT cases within 1 hour.

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is
• compliant with communication standards.
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.