About the Role
Operates ultrasound equipment for diagnostic purposes, demonstrating independent judgment to ensure quality images for diagnosis and treatment.
Responsibilities
- Operates all ultrasound equipment for imaging.
- Performs quality and timely ultrasound services and procedures.
- Utilizes proper identification markers to identify the examination performer.
- Enters correct patient demographic information into the ultrasound unit.
- Performs examinations using proper transducers, gain settings, and patient positioning for optimal images.
- Reviews patient history and consults with physicians regarding questions or contraindications.
- Documents pertinent patient history, reviews previous reports, and discusses procedures with patients.
- Ensures examinations contain all necessary normal/abnormal anatomy and information for diagnosis.
- Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and seeks physician assistance when unsure.
- Discusses findings with the physician.
- Cleans, maintains, and monitors equipment; troubleshoots equipment per manufacturer recommendations.
- Reports equipment problems to supervisor and contacts manufacturer service departments under supervisor direction.
- Informs supervisor of unusual matters and seeks guidance.
- Participates in continuous CQI activities and completes necessary continuing education.
Requirements
- Associates degree in a health-related field.
- Direct experience in OB/GYN preferred.
- Must be registered by the American Board of Diagnostic Sonographers and remain current with mandatory CME’s.
Skills
- Ultrasound equipment operation
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient positioning
- Medical documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Location
- Capital Region
Work Type
- Part-time
Education Level
- Associates degree in a health-related field
- Certificate from an A.M.A. accredited ultrasound program
- Certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers- OB/GYN
Salary/Compensations
- $27.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
About the Company
- Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians.
- Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
