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
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