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HCT Staffing is helping our client find a qualified Ultrasound Tech to join their Dynamic Team! If you are motivated, ready to grow your career and match the qualifications below, hit apply to start your journey!
Job Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist at the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic performs routine and complex OB/GYN Sonographic Imaging. They work under the general supervision of a Radiologist. They handle both ambulatory and hospitalized patients in a Physician Office or Clinic Setting. This is specific to Maternal Fetal Medicine as requested by a physician or other licensed provider. They work under the general supervision of an MFM Specialist Physician for assessing and diagnosing pregnancy conditions. This follows established protocols. This position must effectively explain procedures to patients. They ensure patients are relaxed and at ease during the exam. They provide care while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation.
Essential Functions of the Role
Performs high-quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality by following established standards and procedures.
Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs. Ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation like requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
Key Success Factors
Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
Provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for caring for newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatric patients.
Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
Able to take call, if required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB): Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (OB/GYN) or (AB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (S).
Fetal Echocardiography (FE), Fetal Nuchal Translucency (NT): Fetal Echocardiography (FE) or Nuchal Translucency (NT) within 1 year of hire.
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