Ultrasound Tech Reg

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

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Summary:

• To perform Ultrasound procedures on inpatient, outpatient and emergency room patients, utilizing clinical skills, knowledge and competencies of the Ultrasound technologist position.

Responsibilities:

• A. Clinical Competency 1. Explain procedure before the start of the exam 2. Follow established protocols for all Ultrasound procedures. 3. Knowledge of protocols specific to patients' symptoms/findings 4. Organize daily workload and assigns priorities for flow of patients. 5. Follow all guidelines for infection control and patient safety 6. Ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy. 7. Maintain competency and high levels of professional standards. B. Patient Care 1. Accurately verifies patient ID, utilizing two forms of ID. 2. Verifies physician order. 3. Coordinate patient management with other department sections to ensure proper workflow and completeness of results. 4. Inform patient of delays as they occur. 5. Ensure exam is completed and patient is discharged in a safe and timely manner. C. Documentation 1. Maintain patient documentation and records, to include patient logbooks, schedule books, statistical records and exam reports. 2. Utilizes hospital computer applications to enter, view and process patient/exam data and charges. 3. Maintain and update all records required by licensing/government agencies. 4. Document daily Cidex testing results. D. Completed Studies 1. Deliver completed/coded paperwork pertinent to the procedure to the radiologist for interpretation. 2. Provide completed worksheet and adequate patient history with each procedure. 3. Check archive system for prior procedure performed at Doylestown Hospital. 4. Ensure that the current procedure and scanned documents are present in the PAC’s system. 5. Knowledge of knight-hawk and teleradiology units, and their functions.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Current BLS certification

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• graduated from an AMA approved, one-year minimum Ultrasound tech programRegistered Ultrasound Tech or board eligible, OR One year from hire date to pass a certifying exam

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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