UltrasoundTechnologistPRN

**Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 0.01 **Work Shift: ** Other (United States of America) Ultrasound Technologist PRN - Southern Virginia Medical Center **Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e., venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership, the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology. **Essential Job Functions:** * Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed * Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable) * Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services * Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician * Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility * Participates in performance improvement projects * Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits. * Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new st