Location: Poughkeepsie,NY, USA
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging. In this role, the Ultrasound Technologist will be responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, quality improvement and maintaining a safe environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging including explaining the procedure to the patient and positioning patient to provide the best view.
Reviews patients medical history, previous available imaging and physicians instructions. Ensures that there is an electronic order for the ultrasound test to be done.
Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents any deviations. Follows the protocol for imaging and measurements required for each study.
Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
Applies independent judgment during sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
As necessary, acquires additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination.
Reviews examination images, synthesizes examination results, and prepares the preliminary findings.
Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Understands and practices proper use of all equipment
Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within the shift, including transmission of completed exams to internal PACS system.
Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures
Assess patients understanding of process and informed consent of invasive procedures
Performs all equipment quality control checks
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies
Travels to all facility locations as required
Performs additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
Graduate of a school accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine, standardized ultrasonography procedures
Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer