Hybrid Diagnostic Medical Sonographer bei Beth Israel Lahey Health
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Mount Auburn Hospital, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Optionales Büro in Mount Auburn Hospital
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
ULTRASOUND SONOGRAPHER, SIPJob Description:
1. Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams according to department protocol of the following examinations: abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, endovaginal, superficial small parts, vascular, neonatal brain, portable and invasive special procedures.
a. Uses the ultrasound system, instrument controls, keyboard functions, transducers, and laser imagers.
b. Images of the anatomical structures in the region of interest, utilizing knowledge of gross human and sectional anatomy.
c. Recognizes the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provides the best image quality for documentation.
d. Knows physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology to:
i. Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings that may affect the sonographic examination.
ii. Review image documentation and related data from current and previous examinations to produce a written record summary of technical findings, including relevant interval changes for the interpreting physician's reference.
e. Evaluates ultrasound images for technical quality, and use sound judgment to adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.
f. Recognizes acoustic artifacts and takes appropriate action to reduce or eliminate them from the image.
g. Minimizes patient exposure to acoustic energy.
h. Evaluates requisitions for appropriate history and clinical information.
i. Reports equipment malfunctions and hazards to the supervisor.
a. Ensures patient wait times are minimized.
b. Spends more than 90% of time working on productive tasks, without prompting from the supervisor.
a. Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" inservice.
b. Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
a. Completes Meditech entries 98% of the time.
b. Completes requisition/film/film jacket correlation accurately 98% of the time.
a. Meets ARDMS standards.
Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team