Ultrasound Technologist - Lancaster, United States - Lancaster General Health

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Job Description


Job Title:
Ultrasound Technologist

This position is located in Lancaster PA.

Sign on bonus:
$3,000 (External candidates only) with a 2 year commitment.

.6 FTE, 24 hours per week. Varied shift, varied sites. Every other weekend and holiday rotation. Occasional Call.


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment.

The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self -motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Select positions may require the Sonographers that are registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to perform limited Diagnostic X ray procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Perform all diagnostic Ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure. This includes providing Ultrasound services on weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.

Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups:
neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians; consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient and family.
• Completes required documentation of patient history
• Completes examination and billing as required.
• Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.
• Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Follow established departmental procedures.
• Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
• Integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
• Recognize and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• May be required to travel to various site locations.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Participates in the clinical education of students and staff as required.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections for each Ultrasound room as assigned and reports any problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for each Ultrasound room as assigned and reports any supply replenishment needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Works efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and health care team.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Required of all incumbents:

• High School diploma/GED.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Certified by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in in Physics (SPI,) OB/GYN, ABD and Vascular Technology (RVT) within eighteen (18) months of placement in position.
• Additional ARDMS specialty registries are encouraged.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification may be required for select positions.
• In compliance with ARDMS and/or ARRT continuing education requirements.
• CPR certification.
• If providing portable services: Valid PA driver's license required.
• Completion of required clinical experience and hours required to take the ARDMS Abdomen, Physics, and OB/GYN registry exams.
• Completion of required classroom hours and material required to take the ARDMS Abdomen, Physics, and OB/GYN registry exams.
• Exceptional professional communication with patients.
• Exceptional patient care skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong eye-hand coordination.
• Valid driver's license may be required (based upon position assignment).

Applicable to Maternal and Fetal Medicine Only:

• Certified by the ARDMS (American Registry of Medical Sonographers) in Physics (SPI,) OB/GYN, ABD within twelve (12) months of placement in position.
• Vascular Technology (RVT) and ARRT certifications not required.
• Nasal Bone/Nuchal translucency within six (6) to twelve (12) months of placement in position.
• Experience with performing fetal echocardiograms preferred.

Applicable to Cardiology:

• OB/GYN certification not required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Competency in all areas of specialty offered here.
• 2 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
The position requires skills in problem solving and reasoning. The technologist must possess the ability to think independently and creatively.

To function within the department the technologist must be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician.
• Learn new tasks quickly and effectively carry out detailed instructions

ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:

The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.

It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.

NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:

The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions in mandatory.

PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:

The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.

The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

APTITUDES:
The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act.

Leadership, control and planning:

Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions.

Repetitive work:

Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

Performing under stressful conditions:

Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.

Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Variety and change:

Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

Communication:
Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.

Interpersonal relations:

Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment/Tools:
Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies, all Ultrasound machines, Diagnostic X ray machines and CR cassettes for select positions, Ultrasound transducers, ultrasound imaging and reading equipment, stretchers, intercoms, paging systems, patient equipment (monitors, oxygen, IV pumps, suction apparatus), Sterile trays, specimen containers, bedpans, urinals, exam gloves

Software:
Microsoft Office Products, hospital mainframe, and all software programs essential to the Ultrasound Department workflow and function, software packages within the Ultrasound equipment


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%


Body Position/Movement:

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Occasionally
• Push: Frequently
• Pull: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
• Reach: Continuously
• Twist: Rarely
• Balance: Rarely
• Climb: Rarely

Lifting:

Degree of physical exertion is: Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required:

• Vision
• Hearing

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:

• Bio hazardous Waste
• Blood borne Pathogens

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.

The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.

The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.

Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.


Benefits At A Glance:
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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