Job Summary:
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of all US procedures, equipment, positioning and scanning.
- Efficiently perform all US techniques and exams to include but not limited to abdominal, retroperitoneal, obstetric and gynecological, breast and minor surgical exams.
- Verify correct images and worksheets are in place and available for interpretation in PACS system.
- Properly track patients in computer system to ensure accurate billing.
- Properly instruct and position patients for exams and acquire acceptable diagnostic images for interpretation.
- Recognize the need for the control/assessment of pain and falls for patients and help prevent or reduce patient pain levels and falls when possible. Report occurrences of medical/healthcare errors and action taken to improve patient safety both in response to occurrences and to proactive findings as outlined in Patient Safety Plan.
- Assist physician with procedures as required including intraoperative procedures.
- Label and date specimen as directed by hospital protocol.
- Maintain a flexible schedule. Work additional shifts/hours during high census, adverse weather, and employee absences/vacancies as requested. Perform all other duties as assigned or requested.
- Transport patients to DGI and properly communicate hand-off to nursing staff.
- Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
- Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
Education:
Graduate of an approved school of ultrasonography or otherwise on-the-job training and be registered ARRT. On-the-job training under the supervision of a qualified technologist. Organizational and communication skills required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered RT or graduated from an approved school of ultrasound technology. Ultrasound experience with extensive knowledge of ultrasound examinations and skills to operate ultrasound equipment.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with patients, patients’ families, visitors, salesmen, physicians and the public.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an approved school of ultrasonography or on-the-job training
- Registration ARRT (Registered Technologist)
- Minimum 2 years of ultrasound/RT experience
- Extensive knowledge of ultrasound examinations and ability to operate ultrasound equipment
- Experience verifying images and using PACS
- Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to assist physicians with procedures, including intraoperative
- Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule and work additional shifts/hours as requested
What We Do
Cullman Regional Medical Center is a community-oriented, mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that operates a general acute care hospital and provides a broad range of specialty care services through its network of providers.
