POSITION DESCRIPTION
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POSITION
SUMMARY: Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound
imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care which support the
Obstetrics & Gynecology mission to provide diagnostic information for the
subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Hospital. |
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
Registered by the ARDMS with specialties in
Abdominal and Obstetrical/Gynecology. If registry eligible, must pass
Abdominal and Obstetrical/Gynecology, Ultrasound, and Physics Exams within
one year of hire. |
2. |
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support
within 30 days of hire date. |
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: |
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EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: |
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1. |
Completion
of a C.A.H.E.A. accredited training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. |
2. |
Certified in
Nuchal Translucency required within one year of hire. |
3. |
ARRT certification
in Radiology |
EXPERIENCE: |
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1. |
Two years’ experience in Obstetrics &
Gynecology. |
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to
describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to
this position. They are not intended
to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and
duties. Other duties may be assigned. |
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1. |
Plans
and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the
diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department
as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy
and procedure. |
2. |
Demonstrates
appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position,
maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the
organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable). |
3. |
Reviews
the physician’s request completely for information on the procedure to be
performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or
referring physician before performing the study. |
4. |
Consults
with physician immediately regarding unusual sonography findings. |
5. |
Assists
department physicians with invasive procedures requiring use of sonography. |
6. |
Produces
images of optimal quality by using AS Software and the PACS system for image
delivery and archiving. This is monitored by observation and concurrent image
reviews. |
7. |
Maintains
confidentiality of all Protected Health Information. |
8. |
Assesses
patient’s needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides
support accordingly. |
9. |
Educates
patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and
answering questions accordingly. |
10. |
Promotes
the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting
with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff. |
11. |
Engages
in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout
the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective
patient care. |
12. |
Performs
as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography
education program as identified through professional literature, department,
institutional and sonography education programs(s) protocol, policy and
procedure. |
13. |
Evaluates
and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a
timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs. |
14. |
Maintains
professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques. |
15. |
Participates
in in-house training and development offerings and applies the resultant
skills and knowledge to position performance, monitored by supervision. |
16. |
Display
imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance
with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures,
WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State
and Federal Regulations, and HCAHO guidelines. |
17. |
Providing
preliminary reports from AS Software to the ordering provider. |
18. |
Reports
equipment failures immediately upon identification. |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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1. |
Differentiate various shades of gray as
depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph. |
2. |
Stand and walk for six to seven hours a day. |
3. |
Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of
weight. |
4. |
Ability to push ultrasound machine for
portable exams. |
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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1. |
Clinical
setting. |
Date Reviewed/Revised: June 2017 |