SEH-SONOGRAPHER

General Purpose of Job:

Performs ultrasound examinations on emergency room patients, inpatients, and outpatients in accordance with physicians' orders.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares patients for ultrasound examinations by obtaining patient history relevant to the condition being viewed, explaining procedure to be performed, and properly positioning patients for the procedure.
• Performs ultrasound examinations on patients in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the radiologist in a timely manner.
• Assists radiologist with performing specialized procedures as directed.
• Prepares and maintains patient records and files.
• Maintains diagnostic imaging equipment and ultrasound examination rooms; performs quality control tests to assure all equipment is functioning properly and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of ultrasound supplies; orders supplies as needed.
• Transports patient's to/from various departments within the Hospital as needed.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling/canceling patient exams, assisting patients at the main window, pulling patient films, filing patient records, and inputting patient information into the Epic computer system.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.