GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The ultrasound technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound exams within the Ob Gyn Clinic. They will participate in quality improvement and other duties    

SUPERVISOR – Clinic Manager & Director of Practice Management

                         Chief Nursing Officer / Nursing Supervisor when applicable

SUPERVISES – No supervisory duties

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

·       Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·       Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; appropriately prioritizing and communicating messages to the provider.

·       Maintains accurate and continued documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.

·       Completes all provider assignments/patient follow-up by the end of each day.

·       Maintains patient exam rooms, patient restroom, and workstations according to standard

·       Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

·       Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards educating patients and families as needed.

·       Ensures an adequate stock of supplies assisting in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

·       Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

·       Reviews Athena workflow dashboard and completes necessary tasks.

·       Verifies schedule one week in advance to confirm patient information, including demographics, insurance and due date are properly entered.

·       Inputs ultrasound report into patient’s Athena chart.

·       Enters ultrasound charges into Athena the following business day.

·       Maintains daily and monthly logs as required

·       Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

·       Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information.

·       Ability to communicate effectively.

·       Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations.

·       Ability to train and mentor new staff members.

EDUCATION

·       Graduate of School of Radiologic Technology

EXPERIENCE

·       1 or more year experience in general ultrasound

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

·       ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound

·       Current BCLS certification

·       Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates

Must Have:

ARRT registered as a Radiologic Technologist and/or Registered in Ultrasound (RDMS) or registry eligible in Ultrasound

Current BCLS certification

1 or more year experience in general ultrasound