Registered Diagnostic Sonographer - J. Morrissey
The Villages, FL 32162
About the Job
Registered Diagnostic Sonographer -
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Prepares patients for imaging procedures.
- Perform imaging following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating ultrasound equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
- Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and perform ultrasounds of specific parts of the patients body as requested by physicians. Sends ultrasound reports to appropriate medical staff.
- Maintains required records including patient records and the system to submit to reading provider for formal interpretations transferring results to current electronic medical record into patient charts. Complies with safety standards.
- Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to ultrasound equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, undressing and dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining ultrasound reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating electronic medical record to ensure that information is complete.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up equipment according to protocols; cleaning visit/procedure rooms, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods as stated by Florida DOH Office of radiation control.
- Communicates with other team members in clinical and clerical area to provide a successful patient centered practice.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification/Ultrasound Technologist required.
- ARDMS or RVS required.
- Must have 3 years or more ultrasound experience in vascular, GYN, and abdominal imaging. Maintains CMEs and recertification.
- Knowledge of Ultrasound procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform Ultrasounds.
- Knowledge of radiology/ultrasound equipment including safety hazards common to radiology.
- Skill in positioning patients properly.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Skill in following infection control and radiological safety procedures.
- Ability to lift and position patients for the ultrasound procedures, required.
- Ability to notice details.
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
Source : J. Morrissey
