Ultrasound Technician - Lancaster, United States - Antelope Valley Medical Center

Antelope Valley Medical Center

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Director of Radiology Services and Section Supervisors, performs a wide variety of sonographic procedures and complex duties requiring a high degree of accuracy with latitude for independent initiative and judgment.

Promotes, follows, and adheres to the values set by AVH.

Provides technical assistance in planning, organizing, and controlling the work flow in order to accomplish the objectives of our department.

Delivery of quality customer services which meets or exceeds the expectations to patients, physicians, physician office staff and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Ultrasound Technologist

Performs various ultrasound exams, including abdomen, OB/GYN, endovaginal, small parts, cranials, vascular and Doppler.
Knows current technique for each specific exam.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Identifies pathology.
Evaluates images for diagnostic content.
Knows and identifies crosssectional anatomy.
Responsible for the completion of all procedures.
Routinely prepares exams for interpretation by the radiologists.
Localizes sites for other procedures.
Operates and moves the portable equipment.
Works on an oncall basis.
Orders supplies.
Correlates ultrasound exams with other exams.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Contacts services for repairs.
Participates in agespecific educational training programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in required agespecific competencies.
Fills out worksheets for vascular exams.
Writes technical notes to assist the radiologist

Non-Essential Duties:

Answers telephones.
Prioritizes exams.
Transports patients as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Knowledge of crosssectional anatomy
Knowledge of sonographic positioning and techniques
Demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of agespecific groups.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and customer focus

Abilities

Ability to demonstrates knowledge and understanding of: duty to report behavior standard,

- purpose of the Corporate Compliance hotline and importance of seeking guidance from a supervisor when in doubt regarding a possible corporate compliance issue.

Ability to evaluate sonograms for technical excellence.
Ability to operate all ultrasound equipment.
Ability to meet Joint Commission standards for cleaning endovagianal transducers.
Ability to assess lab values for procedures
Ability to recognize and report equipment failure.
Ability to monitor patient's oxygen

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability

Action Oriented

Customer Focused

Compassion

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Ethics & Values

Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience:

Education

Graduated from a 2year accredited ultrasound school.

Experience

2 years hospital experience preferred

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Current CPR certification.
RDMS

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
Ability to adhere to the department dress code
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
Conforms with required and appropriate JCAHO requirements
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
Display a willingness to work as a team player
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its requirements; complies with duty to report behavior standard; demonstrates understanding of purpose for a Compliance hotline and the importance of