Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$57.04 - $85.55

Work Shift:

10 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Provides Ultrasound examinations to patients under the general Supervision of the Medical Director of Imaging Services. Working under general supervision, operates ultrasound equipment to produce images of the body, including Abdominal, Breast, OB/Gyn, vascular, small parts and needle guidance. Work will include related tasks that directly support the delivery of care.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Education required to achieve mandatory certification. Must have current certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Experience:

• 1-year full time experience in a clinical Ultrasound setting.

License and Certifications:

• American Reg DX Med Sonographer (ARDMS) required at hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

• Integrative Agitation Management(IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire.

Prerequisite Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of diagnostic Ultrasound studies for patients of all age groups from infants to geriatrics.

• By their actions, sonographers will demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate with all contacts in a professional, caring and effective manner.

• May occasionally be required to participate with Quality Improvement activities.

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

Employees in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.

(X) Infants: Birth up to 1 year

(X) Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years

(X) Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years

(X) School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years

(X) Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years

(X) Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years

(X) Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years

(X) Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

General

Specific

• Demonstrate competence to perform all Ultrasound procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.

• Communicate openly with the Radiologist to determine optimal Ultrasound imaging as it pertains to the unique needs of the patient.

• Assist the Radiologist with minimally invasive procedures.

• Accurately presents patient studies for interpretation. Information will include: Pertinent clinical history, physician27s order, demographics and other data necessary to interpret the exam.

• Participate in a daily processor quality control program to ensure consistency in imaging results.

• Communicate equipment issues to management in a timely manner for service resolution.

• Consistent use of universal precautions in all patient contacts.

• Demonstrate through actions the ability to effectively use alternative methods to resolve problems as they arise.

• Regularly interface with the Radiology Information System to accurately represent procedural information.

• Effectively interacts with co-workers and physician in a positive and professional manner.

• Assist with clerical support functions as needed to most efficiently process patient studies.

Secondary (modifiable)

• Other duties as assigned. Including, but not limited to Quality assurance studies, quality control functions, attendance at departmental meetings and other occasional tasks or assignments.