ULTRA SONOGRAPHER (PD) 4US01

4US01

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

This is an "as needed" position utilized to cover gaps in coverage including vacations, leaves of absence, and other instances of unfilled shifts.

Per diem employees are required to work a minimum of 3 shifts, within a 3-month period.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the table.
2. Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and making adjustments to the sonographic equipment when necessary.
3. Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients' positions accordingly.
4. Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures.
5. Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
6. Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians.
7. Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients' histories and medical records.
8. Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
9. Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
10. Performing medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.

Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Disaster Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.