.You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary .GENERAL DUTIESProvides clinical services according to Radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions:- Performs complex technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound and produces images of internal organs displaying quality and proficiency. Observes and monitors patient's vital signs. Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure. Reviews physician orders with the Radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required. Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS.Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the patient(s):- Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient while optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families, answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.Maintains equipment, exam rooms, work areas in a neat and safe condition. Ensure the safety of the patients and employees:- Checks and inspects the suite, equipment, and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions immediately. Checks stock supply levels and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization. Cleans and disinfects equipment.Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:- Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures and practices aseptic techniques. Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation strictly.Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:- Consistently, accurately, and legibly records the required information on the requisition. Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs, verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSAppropriate combination of education and work experience is required:- Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces) and 1 (one) year of Ultrasound Technology experience
