What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?
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Position Summary
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Under general supervision, obtains sonographic images for diagnostic purposes. Ultrasound Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
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Position Responsibilities
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Unit Specific Position Responsibilities- Operates, cleans and generally maintains ultrasound equipment.
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Assists in recording reports and examinations.
- Performs all duties of Ultrasound Technologist. (per scope of practice)
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Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation.
- Performs other assigned duties.
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Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Assists patient, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service.
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on neonatal through geriatric patients.
- Gathers and records pertinent patient history to aid in interpreting sonographic data.
- Gathers and records significant anatomical information to aide in diagnosis.
- Improvises ultrasound procedure when needed to obtain accurate and complete data.
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Responsible for on call duties as scheduled
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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
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Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
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Completion of a ultrasound training program or 12 months of ultrasound work experience.
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Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
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Organizational Requirements:
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Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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None Specified
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Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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Knowledge of routine ultrasound proce¬dures and associated anatomy; knowledge of records to be maintained.
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Ability to perform ultrasound procedures; ability to operate, clean and generally maintain ultrasound equipment.
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Skill in providing diagnostic ultrasound services.
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Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry and their applications
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Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
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Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.
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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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None Specified
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