Ultrasound Tech - Doylestown, United States - Doylestown Health

Description

Job Description:
I


PURPOSE OF JOB:
Perform Ultrasound procedures on Inpatients, Outpatients and Emergency Department patients. Ensure all paperwork and computer entries are adequately completed and work given to radiologists for interpretation. II.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A


Patient Care:
Verify patient ID utilizing National Patient Safety Goals and verify physician orders. Perform Ultrasound procedures using Philips HDI 3000, 3500, 5000,IU22 equipment. Perform procedures on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients applying age-specific criteria. B.


Patient Documentation and Departmental Records:
Compile and maintain patient records and schedule books. Utilize hospital computer applications to enter, view and process patient/exam data and charges. C.


Departmental Coordination:
Perform daily maintenance/quality checks on equipment. Order department supplies. Assist with QI program. D.


Work Behavior and Conduct:
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, i.e. attendance, dress code, confidentiality, completing assigned duties. Work hours required to meet department/patient needs, including on-call, overtime and holidays. E.


Professional Growth and Development:
Attend educational and training sessions to enhance professional and personal knowledge and awareness


Maintain required certifications/licensesCultural Competency:
Recognizing the existence of culturaldifferences; utilizing appropriate resources available throughout the hospital to respond to the needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient, family member and/or visitor

Job Qualifications:

IV

QUALIFICATIONS:
A


Education:
Graduate of accredited program. Registered. On the job training accepted in lieu of graduation from accredited program if candidate is registered. B.


Experience:
Prior experience with Philips equipment preferred


C Other Skills:
Good communication and customer service skills. Current BLS certification. D.


Training time required once hired:
1-3 months