Ultrasound Technician/RDMS ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus New Hire Only 1.0 FTE)

Overview He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of sonography/ultrasound. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe sonography/ultrasound environment daily. They must know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to sonography/ultrasound patient care.

Responsibilities

Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication. Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position. Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service. Observes JCAHO standards. Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement. Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles. Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families. Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System. Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices. Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed. Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation. Maintains a safe and clean ultrasound environment. Participates in ultrasound QC and completes appropriate documentation for all ultrasound equipment. Works with the manager/supervisor/staff to control and maintain inventory and supplies and communicates problems and supply needs as required. Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area. Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned. Any job assignment requiring call during off duty hours becomes part of that duty and will be compensated as is customary for the hospital. A charge tech or lead tech when assigned must facilitate and coordinate services for their area of assignment and serve as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System. Keep other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues and other functions that may impact the shift/department. Monitor the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary. Per Diem staff must work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period. Per Diem staff must notify the person in charge of any unavailability. If after four requests are made with a per diem employee declining work; that employee’s per diem position will be reviewed and removed from payroll. Per Diem staff must submit a two-week notice of resignation. Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned.