- Performs routine and advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures at a specialist skill level
- Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations such as, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetric and gynecology scans, small parts and neonatal head scans, vascular exams, and assist with interventional procedures
- Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations
- Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedure
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis
- Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams
- Maintains equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions
- Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department
- Knowledge and use of digital image storage system PACS
- Job accountabilities specific to the WellSpan Medical Group/Maternal Fetal Medicine:*
- Direct patients to rooms and obtain vitals of patients
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population
- Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment
- Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s)
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops
- Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
- Supervises, assists and evaluates students in the clinical education setting
Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, patient folders
