Ultrasound Tech

The ultrasound technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound exams within the Ob Gyn Clinic. They will participate in quality improvement and other duties

SUPERVISOR – Clinic Manager & Director of Practice Management

Chief Nursing Officer / Nursing Supervisor when applicable

SUPERVISES – No supervisory duties

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

· Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

· Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; appropriately prioritizing and communicating messages to the provider.

· Maintains accurate and continued documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.

· Completes all provider assignments/patient follow-up by the end of each day.

· Maintains patient exam rooms, patient restroom, and workstations according to standard.

· Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

· Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards educating patients and families as needed.

· Ensures an adequate stock of supplies assisting in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

· Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

· Reviews Athena workflow dashboard and completes necessary tasks.

· Verifies schedule one week in advance to confirm patient information, including demographics, insurance and due date are properly entered.

· Inputs ultrasound report into patient's Athena chart.

· Enters ultrasound charges into Athena the following business day.

· Maintains daily and monthly logs as required

· Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information.

· Ability to communicate effectively.

· Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations.

· Ability to train and mentor new staff members.

EDUCATION

· Graduate of School of Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE

· 1 or more year experience in general ultrasound

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

· ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound

· Current BCLS certification

· Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates

1. ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound
2. Current BCLS certification
3. 1 or more year experience in general ultrasound