Position Summary

Under the general and direct supervision of the administrator/office manager and area supervisor, provides Ultrasound support for the clinic. Perform other diverse duties as requested or required.

Essential Job Functions

Computer Systems: GE Centricity Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Satellite Med Pacs System, Krytptiq Secure Messaging, Biscom, Satellite Med Email and Website, Satellite Med Physician Portal, Microsoft Word and Nova Time. GE Holigic E

Primary Duties:

Direct and indirect patient care services that ensure the safety, comfort, and protection of patients, and supervision of clinical services for patients, applying principals of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient self and others. The placement of intravenous (IV) lines as needed and maintain access of lines. Identifying, preparing and /or administering medications as prescribed by licensed providers. The observation of signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior or general physical condition, the implementation of appropriate reporting or referral, and the initiation of emergency procedures. Direct and indirect patient care services necessary to implement a treatment as ordered by a physician. Correctly utilize radiology equipment to obtain x-rays, computed tomography, bone density, ultrasound or other tests as directed by physician and within your scope of practice, training, and state license. Make copies of images on CD’s for patients. Assist with precertification of CT scan’s. Properly turn on/ shut down all radiology equipment daily. Appropriately call for maintenance after troubleshooting equipment per protocol.

Job Specific Duties:

Sonographer should be able to evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Sonographer should be able to determine ultrasound frequencies and appropriate transducer for the anatomic area of interest. Sonographer should be competent in production, use, recognition and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment Sonographer should be able to assist the licensed provider with procedures such as ultrasound guided needle localizations, aspirations or biopsies.

Orders: Order all appropriate testing as guided by physician protocol or direct physician orders.

Test Results: Ensure all results and reports from either in-house testing or outside testing is in the chart prior to the physician seeing the patient or according to the physician’s request. 
Practice only within the guidelines as permitted by your license and state regulations. Assist physicians and other staff with all procedures as directed. Follow appropriate protocol to ensure the patients health and safety. Administer medications and appropriate care based upon physician orders with in the scope of imaging studies

Discharge: After the outside order is complete or the physician has completed the examination of the patient and all orders are completed, deliver the appropriate instructions, handouts, and answer any questions the patient may have regarding their care per physician orders.

Phones: Utilize phone system properly, answer phones in a courteous manner, quickly identify caller’s needs, route calls appropriately, create complete flag and phone notes and route appropriately. Reply to all phone notes and flags in a timely manner. Respond to all patient questions and requests within physician protocol or under their specific direction.

Communication: Communicate with all staff, patients, and referring offices using phones, EMR flags and phone notes, and Kryptiq secure messaging and Company email; utilizing each method when appropriate. Follow up and seek resolution to complaints per policy and reports them to a supervisor and office manager. Report all incidents as per policy.

Marginal Job Functions of every Satellite Med Employee

• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and dignity per Satellite Med mission statement
• Maintain proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that Satellite Med is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Verify patient identification with each encounter
• Work with coworkers as part of a team
• Attends Satellite Med meetings as required
• Assist supervisor or other administrative staff with assigned tasks
• Maintain positive and cooperative attitude with patients and employees
• Proficient communication skills to interact with patients and the public
• Maintain integrity while handling all financial transactions
• Proper care of Company property and equipment
• Proper knowledge and use of security and emergency procedures

Job Standards specific to this job

Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic or Sonography program is required. National certification is required and may be certified by either The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. BLS and AED certification is required

Experience: year experience is required in Sonography. Pay is based upon experience level

Skills and Abilities Skills and Abilities: Technical Skills, Safety Skills, Practical Problem Solving Skills, Customer Service Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Vocational Skills, Ability to multitask, Ability to work independently, Productive use of downtime

Worker Traits: Technical Skills, Safety Skills, Practical Problem Solving Skills, Customer Service Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Vocational Skills, Ability to multitask, Ability to work independently, Productive use of downtime

Physical Requirements (may include but not limited to or by)

• Carrying
• Hearing
• Pulling
• Stooping
• Walking
• Kneeling
• Seeing
• Talking
• Feeling
• Lifting
• Sitting
• Balancing
• Grasping
• Standing

Exposures:Potential risk for exposure to radiation (badges worn). Potential risk of exposure to illnesses, blood- borne pathogens, diseases, and various chemical agents