Highlights
Job Summary: Performs ultrasound examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians. Applies gel to patients skin, applies probe, and monitors equipment to obtain ultra-sound images.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | timonium, MD |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1945 |
| Website | http://www.kp.org/careers |
Description
May be asked to work occasional weekend or holiday
Job Summary:
Performs ultrasound examinations of patients as requested by referring physicians.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Greets patient, explains ultrasound procedure, and answers questions.
- Selects the appropriate machine and probe to be used to obtain diagnostic information requested by referring physician.
- Applies gel to patients skin, applies probe, and monitors equipment to obtain ultra-sound images.
- Processes film and reviews images to confirm that images meet radiologists requirements.
- Prepares initial diagnosis by identifying abnormal conditions for review by radiologist.
- Uses ultrasound equipment to assist providers to conduct invasive procedures.
- Maintains equipment and examination room, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient information files with patient identification, date of exam, referring physician, and exam performed.
- Prepares and submits reports showing the number and type of examinations conducted.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
About Company
At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research.
Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach.
Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.