Norwalk Hospital Association
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Overview Summary: Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in US imaging.
Responsibilities
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria A: Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name.
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria B: Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness and completes/initials history form.
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria C: Advises patients on proper exam preparation including dietary restrictions and appropriate attire.
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria D: Explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and follows-up with patient when necessary.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria A: Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walk-ins.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria B: Reviews charge entry, edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria C: Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria D: Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets.
Image Acquisition Criteria A: Selects required transducer as well as positions patients correctly for optimal imaging.
Image Acquisition Criteria B: Proficient in scanning established US protocols.
Image Acquisition Criteria C: Applies knowledge of US physics. (i.e. doppler, color flow, 2D scanning, harmonics and instrumentation)
Image Acquisition Criteria D: Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria A: Able to recognize and demonstrate skills of differentiating normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria B: Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria C: Correct annotation of anatomy, scanning plane and region of interest.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria D: Shows determination and resourcefulness in imaging challenging or new exams.
Exam Completion Criteria A: Evaluates sonographic images for technical quality and repeats images as necessary.
Exam Completion Criteria B: Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison.
Exam Completion Criteria C: Provides an accurate oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis.
Exam Completion Criteria D: Scans accompanying paperwork then verifies images in PACS.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria A: Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria B: Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria C: Indicates correct initials of the Sonographer performing the exam.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria D: Resolves prior examinations accurately.
Infection Control Criteria A: Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate.
Infection Control Criteria B: Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately.
Infection Control Criteria C: Disposes of needles and syringes in designated sharps containers, comprehends safe fill levels and seals containers appropriately for pick-up.
Infection Control Criteria D: Keeps work area, waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis.
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria A: Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed.
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria B: Promptly responds to situations which require a timely response and documents relevant information on incident forms.
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria C: Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc).
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria D: Able to initiate emergency response policy.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria A: Assists Radiologist in interventional procedures such as US Guided Breast Biopsy.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria B: Initiates equipment service requests, updates service logbook and notifies supervisor as necessary.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria C: Active participation in maintaining break room cleanliness.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria D: Willingly performs other tasks to assist ancillary personnel pertaining to patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Qualifications and Experience Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography. Minimum of 2 years of US experience preferred Minimum Experience: two years Desired: ARDMS certified in Ultrasound or must become certified within 1 year of hire. ARDMS Breast Certification within 1 year of hire. CPR. Maintains continuing education requirements (30 CE credits per triennium) Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology. Exhibits a degree of professionalism necessary to instill patient confidence. Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates respect and courtesy
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: CPR
Company and Compliance Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 406
Department: NRMC
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly
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Overview Summary: Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in US imaging.
Responsibilities
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria A: Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name.
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria B: Reviews prescription for accuracy and completeness and completes/initials history form.
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria C: Advises patients on proper exam preparation including dietary restrictions and appropriate attire.
Patient Identification and Preparation Criteria D: Explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and follows-up with patient when necessary.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria A: Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly including wait times for Walk-ins.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria B: Reviews charge entry, edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria C: Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed.
Workflow and Data Accuracy Criteria D: Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow and records required information on log sheets.
Image Acquisition Criteria A: Selects required transducer as well as positions patients correctly for optimal imaging.
Image Acquisition Criteria B: Proficient in scanning established US protocols.
Image Acquisition Criteria C: Applies knowledge of US physics. (i.e. doppler, color flow, 2D scanning, harmonics and instrumentation)
Image Acquisition Criteria D: Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria A: Able to recognize and demonstrate skills of differentiating normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria B: Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria C: Correct annotation of anatomy, scanning plane and region of interest.
Applied Technical Knowledge Criteria D: Shows determination and resourcefulness in imaging challenging or new exams.
Exam Completion Criteria A: Evaluates sonographic images for technical quality and repeats images as necessary.
Exam Completion Criteria B: Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison.
Exam Completion Criteria C: Provides an accurate oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis.
Exam Completion Criteria D: Scans accompanying paperwork then verifies images in PACS.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria A: Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria B: Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria C: Indicates correct initials of the Sonographer performing the exam.
Magview Entry and Patient Tracking Criteria D: Resolves prior examinations accurately.
Infection Control Criteria A: Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate.
Infection Control Criteria B: Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately.
Infection Control Criteria C: Disposes of needles and syringes in designated sharps containers, comprehends safe fill levels and seals containers appropriately for pick-up.
Infection Control Criteria D: Keeps work area, waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis.
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria A: Able to recognize specific psychological (ie. anxiety) and/or physical needs of patients and determine when further assistance is needed.
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria B: Promptly responds to situations which require a timely response and documents relevant information on incident forms.
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria C: Able to locate and use all necessary emergency equipment (code cart, oxygen, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, etc).
Responding to Urgent Situations Criteria D: Able to initiate emergency response policy.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria A: Assists Radiologist in interventional procedures such as US Guided Breast Biopsy.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria B: Initiates equipment service requests, updates service logbook and notifies supervisor as necessary.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria C: Active participation in maintaining break room cleanliness.
Miscellaneous Responsibilities Criteria D: Willingly performs other tasks to assist ancillary personnel pertaining to patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Qualifications and Experience Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Sonography. Minimum of 2 years of US experience preferred Minimum Experience: two years Desired: ARDMS certified in Ultrasound or must become certified within 1 year of hire. ARDMS Breast Certification within 1 year of hire. CPR. Maintains continuing education requirements (30 CE credits per triennium) Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and physiology. Exhibits a degree of professionalism necessary to instill patient confidence. Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates respect and courtesy
Working Conditions and Physical Demands Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: CPR
Company and Compliance Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 406
Department: NRMC
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly
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