WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion · 5 months ago
Ultrasound Technologist
Uniontown Hospital (UNTWN)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion is part of the West Virginia University Health System, and they are seeking an Ultrasound Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound imaging and providing associated patient care to support the Radiology Department's mission.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy and procedure
Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable)
Reviews the physician’s request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing the study
Produces images of optimal quality
Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information
Assesses patient’s needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly
Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly
Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff
Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care
Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography education program as identified through professional literature, department, institutional and sonography education programs(s) protocol, policy and procedure
Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs
Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques
Participates in in-house training and development offerings and applies the resultant skills and knowledge to position performance, monitored by supervision
Display imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines
Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification
Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy
Qualification
Required
Completion of a C.A.H.E.P. or comparable accredited training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
Preferred
Completion of a C.A.H.E.P. accredited training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ARRT certification in Radiology
Registered by the ARDMS or ARRT with certification in one specialty (AB, OB/Gyn, PS, RVT)
Obtain AB (Abdomen) certification within 1 year of hire
Company
WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion
WVUH Specialty Pharmacy & Home Infusion
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
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