Primary Location:

Shelbyville Hospital - UMC

Address:

727 Hospital Drive Shelbyville, KY 40065

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

The Ultrasound Technologists performs examinations according to established protocols. The Ultrasound Technologists demonstrates an understanding of human cross sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. The Ultrasound Technologists maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and imaging technique. The Ultrasound Technologists supports the mission of the hospital and department by excellent customer relations skills.   

Essential Functions:

• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information pertinent to the examination being performed, including correct patient identification and order verification
• Assess patient to determine and develop an action plan for completing the procedure
• Performs pre and post exam patient education pertinent to exam being performed
• Produces scans according to established protocols within the Diagnostic Imaging Department with a high degree of accuracy
• Evaluates finished images for technical accuracy and diagnostic quality
• Discusses technical findings with Radiologist
• Ensures examinations are complete to include, Cerner completion and PACS review
• Instructs Radiology Residents and students in the Ultrasound scanning protocols (depending on facility)
• Assists in training new personnel in hospital and department procedures
• Takes an active role in gaining and maintaining proficiency in hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed in performance of job responsibilities

Other Functions:

• Assist in quality improvement programs in the department
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice and ensures a current copy is on file in the department/hospital

• Takes call as needed
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings and in-services
• Uses appropriate customer relations skills to ensure customer expectations are met including flexibility in schedule hours
• Ensures that assigned areas are kept clean, neat and orderly
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Education:

• Graduated from accredited US program (required)

Experience:

• 3 years prior ultrasound experience (preferred)

Licensure:

• ARDMS or within 1 year of hire date (required)

• Two specialty areas ( i.e. abdomen, vascular, OBGYN) (Breast may be considered specialty by leader) (required)

Certification:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)