Ultrasound Technologist
US
External Career Portal
Req #: 72178
Type: Per Diem
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Responsibilities: * Performs ultrasound services is accordance with AIUM and Department Standards. Demonstrates a full knowledge of ultrasound practices in medicine as adopted by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the American College of Radiology. Practices in accordance with National Patient Safety Goals. * Verifies the presence of images and accurate documentation in the Picture Achieving Communication System. Assures accuracy of information provided and the quality of images. * Prepares and submits necessary documentation to maintain ACR Certification of Services. Directs the acquisition of the required images for submission to the ACR. * Prepares technical staffs work assignments on a daily basis. Coordinates the On-Call Schedule to assure availability of services during the off hours. * Interviews patients relative to pertinent information and clinical history to complete the necessary forms. Provides patients, families and others with instructions and educational information to complete the requested procedure. Provides the necessary documentation to insure compliance in a multidisciplinary approach for patient care. * Participates in the on-going process of CQI via documentation, data collection and customer satisfaction. Understands and applies patient relations skills. Assumes responsibility for the provision of physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure * Instructs and supervises student technologists in meeting their established clinical objectives. Provides written assessments of the students progress to the appropriate school or college. * Participates in staff and/or departmental meetings. * Demonstrates commitment to a Culture of Patient Safety and High Reliability through use of and promotion of high reliability principles and the NJ STRONG patient safety behaviors. Engages in reducing unsafe practices and drives improvement in culture of safety through implementation of NQF and other best practices as appropriate for the discipline. Demonstrates commitment to achieving the highest level of performance for external benchmarking, (e.g. Leapfrog, payor based pay for performance, Medicare Star rating, etc.) * Performs all other duties as assigned.
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