MO - Ultrasound Sonographer - Columbia
Location
Columbia, MO | United States
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Position Summary:
- Cynet Healt ultrasound/sonographer is responsible for day-to-day management and organization of designated scan room and report all equipment faults and high risk situations.
- Provide, maintain and supervise a high standard of ultrasound imaging service to clinicians and patients providing a clean and safe environment.
- He or she accurately perform ultrasound scans with application of a high level of theoretical, practical and technical knowledge and skills.
Reports To: - Director of Clinical Services/ Clinical Imaging Manager of contracted medical facility.
- Cynet Health staff Director of Nursing
Duties and Responsibilities: - To provide highly specialized clinical technical services for accurate ultrasound diagnosis in the fields of obstetric/gynaecology/general abdominal/small parts/musculoskeletal and preferably vascular.
- Communicate with patients and staff in a friendly, clear and effective and helpful manner.
- To accurately assess, implement and document examination findings on the applicable worksheet for all procedures in line with FRSL protocols and Radiologists
- Responsible for recording personally generated information
- Ensure that post-procedure instructions are provided to patients.
- Be responsible for the safe use of expensive ultrasound equipment.
- Be responsible for the safe use and supervision of specialist equipment used by junior staff/students.
- Identify medical consumable stock that requires ordering
- Regularly perform basic quality assurance/checks on equipment and document in the relevant equipment files. Any faults are to be reported to the Clinical Imaging Manager or Team Leader.
- Effective communication with orderlies, clerical staff, clinicians, other health care professionals and patients at all times.
- Communicate complex scan findings including malignancy and severe fetal abnormalities to Radiologist and Clinicians relating to diagnosis in line with departmental protocols.
- Communicate highly sensitive results relating to fetal abnormalities and fetal death to the Radiologist/Referrer to allow for timely patient management.
- Use sympathy, empathy and persuasion in difficult situations with patients who may be aggressive and demanding.
- Maintain and respect the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy.
- To have dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for manipulating the ultrasound controls with one hand whilst manipulating the probe with the other hand to obtain a high degree of accuracy of the scan results.
- In view of the constant repetitive nature of the work it is important to observe health and safety education and guidance to prevent occupational overuse syndrome.
- Responsible for adhering to relevant legislation, regulations that are applicable in the ultrasound department.
- To adhere to manual handing policy and infection control practices.
Minimum Job Requirements: - BSc in Diagnostic Imaging or Dip in Medical Ultrasound
- Experience in General abdominal, Gynae and scrotal ultrasound At least 2 years working.
- Excellent oral, written communication skills - Be a good communicator with patient and staff.
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