Ultrasound Technologist, PRN

Job Description
Ultrasound Technologist
PRN  for various locations, including Cambridge, Easton, Queenstown, Chestertown
 
Overview
Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in Sonography, in all locations, across all patient types.  Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of Sonographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning, and patient care skills.  Appropriately performs high-level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards.  Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal, and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment.  Maintains supplies and inventory in the area.  Informs appropriate colleagues when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.  Documents and reports related to equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
 
Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.