Travel Ultrasound in Great Falls, MT

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.

• BLS
• CNOR
• Core Competency
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