Ultrasound Technologist Outpatient

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Essential Functions

• 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• 2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.
• 3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images.
• 4. Assist physicians during practice-based procedures as necessary.
• 5. Performs equipment quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies.
• 6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Will be required to work “on-call” at Armonk Urgi-Center and may be required to work at other outpatient sites on holidays, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage.
• 7. Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med and/or supervisor.
• 8. Processes CD’s, or print pictures if needed.
• 9. Performs routine office tasks, such as answering phones, checking-in patients, obtaining previous reports/films, or
  other related duties as needed.
• 10. Shows radiologist all images and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communication if necessary.
• 11. May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor.
• 12. Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the WPH’s behavioral standards.
• 13. Will introduce him/her and educate the patient and/or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.
• 14. Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
• 15. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• 16. Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the offsite practices.
• 17. Coverage rotation to other outpatient offsites.

Qualifications

• High School Required and
• Certificate Completion of a certified ultrasound program Required
• 1-3 years Preferred
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (High proficiency)
• The person in this position frequently communicates with patients who have questions about their bills/financial obligations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. (High proficiency)
• Must be able to observe and inspect employees and patients in the department. (High proficiency)
• Frequently move and position patients for exams (High proficiency)
• Must be able to speak, write, understand and communicate the English language.
• Retain composure under stress
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous
• chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data
• Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee
• Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital
• switchboard, saved on a disc.
• BLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire Required
• ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required