Summary:
Performs diagnostic testing using sound waves to generate an image used for the assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions while making patients feel comfortable during the process. The Sonographer uses special equipment to direct non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves into the area of the patient’s body. The Sonographer operates equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physicians
Instructs patients regarding procedures to ensure cooperation and optimum test results
Follows prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
Obtains quality diagnostic radiographs as requested by the Provider
Maintains ultrasound and vascular lab equipment in appropriate operating condition
Utilizes organization’s PACS system to archive studies and generate preliminary reports.
Maintains examination rooms and work areas. Orders and stocks all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies
Works closely with provider to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients
Performs ultrasounds as directed by the Providers
Administers pre-authorizations and medical necessity verifications
Makes suggestions to improve work methods
Trains new employees
Performs all other duties as assigned
Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Grace Health recognizes that managing patient care is a team effort involving both clinical and non-clinical staff. All employees must embrace a team-based approach to patient care and understand that each role is important to our success.
Team members must demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills to provide quality patient care.
Care coordination includes communication with community organizations, health plans, facilities, and specialists.
Care team members must understand and embrace the concept of population health management and proactively address the needs of patients and families served by the practice.
Team members must demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to communicate effectively with vulnerable patient populations.
Team members must participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities within the organization to ensure patients receive high-quality care.
All team members will be involved in improving quality outcomes.
Team members will participate in the review and evaluation of practice performance and help identify opportunities for improvement.
Team members will participate in Grace Health's advocacy program.
General Duties:
Follows all organizational policies and procedures, including administrative, clinical, quality assurance, and personnel policies.
Maintains satisfactory attendance, including attendance at meetings and completion of assigned tasks.
Maintains timely documentation of all work assignments.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Routinely keeps the supervisor informed regarding attendance and job assignments.
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to multitask.
Works effectively and efficiently.
Works cooperatively with providers, administration, and peers.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to support and advance Grace Health's mission while satisfactorily performing each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Skills: Pleasant personality
Cooperative attitude
Completed a recognized radiology tech program
Written and oral communication skills
Computer skills
Education and/or Experience:
Must have a high-school diploma and completion of an accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology. High school diploma or equivalent. RDMS certification in one or more…