2024-05-15
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Washington
District of Columbia
20022
United States
Job Description - Lead Ultrasound Technologist (240000KZ)
Job Description
Lead Ultrasound Technologist
-
(
240000KZ
)
Description
The Lead Ultrasound Technologist will perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care. Will assist the Radiology Operations Manager in managing the daily operations and workflow of the Ultrasound modalities.
Up to $22,500 Sign on Bonus for those that qualify
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree Graduate of approved program in Ultrasound Technology (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years Clinical ultrasound experience in a hospital environment (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrates working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.
Possesses excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and documents such.
Required Licenses and Certifications
A.R.D.M.S. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Ultrasound Scanning
Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.
Work independently
Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.
Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner .
Work in conjunction with modality section head to establish and implement consistent scanning and imaging protocols.
Quality Control
Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.
Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment.
Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and completes RIS assignments immediately following exam.
Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment.
Assist modality section head to maintain excellent imaging and scanning quality within the modality.
Teach technologists on any new protocol and procedures as needed; monitor imaging and scanning quality of technologists (in partnership with the modality section head) and reports outcomes to manager.
Patient Care
Greet patients, introduce self to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner; explain exam to patients/parents; communicate with patient throughout the exam and releases patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info;
Ensure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat or add-on requests; assist to prioritize daily patient flow and ensure timely throughput of patients.
Be cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site.
Provide direct care to patents.
Share on call responsibilities, equally , with all ultrasound technologists.
Clinical Safety
Adhere to all OSHA regulations;
Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.
Practice personal radiation safety within the department.
Troubleshoot equipment and software application issues in conjunction with manager and IT staff; immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork.
Train and orientate new technologists within the modality .
Assist Radiology Operations Manager to ensure adequate staffing plans.
Professional Development
Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.
Biennially update CPR certification.
Complete mandatory annual reviews.
Attend seminars and in-services.
Provide leadership to the modality with regard to patient care and customer service.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Primary Location
Primary Location
:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations
Work Locations
:
CN Hospital (Main Campus)
111 Michigan Avenue
Washington
20010
Job
Job
:
Allied Health
Organization
Organization
:
COE Hospital-Based Specliaties
Position Status
:
R (Regular)
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FT - Full-Time
Shift
:
Day
Work Schedule
:
Mon-Fri, 830am -5pm
Job Posting
Job Posting
:
Mar 8, 2024, 5:00:00 AM
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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