Diagnostic Medical Songrapher - Evenings
Company: Yale-New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of
the Ultrasound Manager and/or Chief Technologist, performs a wide
variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex
imaging equipment to produce quality Ultrasound images as requested
for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are
performed in accordance with departmental and organizational
policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all
interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core
Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as
necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the
YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly
assigned work location. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to
assist with a patient's diagnostic work-up 1.1 Follows routine
protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of
examinations due to non-compliance or poor quality is minimal as
observed by manager / supervisor or physician review. 2. Provides
accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service
excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction. 2.1
Identifies patients and exams accurately 100% of the time according
to departmental policy as observed by supervisor or other hospital
staff. 3. Performs various record-keeping tasks in order to ensure
department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy,
and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. 3.1 Demonstrates
a mastery of end user computer skills of the RIS (Imagecast, VIP,
Synapse, Syngo Dynamics, Event Reporting) by accurately and
independently performing related tasks such as exam scheduling,
completion, document scanning etc. 4. Participates in various
learning opportunities in order to further personal
knowledge/skills and assists with teaching or training others. 4.1
Proactively seeks opportunities to further one's career, knowledge,
and expertise through job related seminars, IFE courses, advanced
degrees/certifications, or membership in professional societies,
etc. 5. Employee follows established safety precautions and
procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a
safe environment. 5.1 Operates equipment and performs job related
duties in a safe manner, following policies and procedures, to
minimize risk of injury to patients. Demonstrates an understanding
of body mechanics and use of patient lifting devices when
appropriate. 6. To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic
radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient
satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment
section of our Press Ganey Survey. 6.1 1. Staff will present
themselves in a friendly and courteous manor; Staff will identify
themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family
Center experience. 1.2 Staff will fully explain procedure and ask
if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
1.3 Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior
to starting procedure. 1.4 Staff will thank patient once procedure
is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional
questions. 1.5 Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year
threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating
on review. 2. Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal
year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review. 3. Staff must
meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4
for a 4 rating on review. Qualifications EDUCATION Required to meet
one of the following: AS degree and graduate of an accredited
(CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography., AS degree and graduate
of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional
requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography
instruction., Graduate of Bachelor's program with an additional
requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography
instruction. EXPERIENCE Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry
level standards of routine sonography. LICENSURE ARDMS
certification to include Abdomen (ABD) is required (ARRT Sonography
is also acceptable, but RDMS ABD certification is required to be
obtained within 12 months of hire date). Vascular certification is
required to be obtained within 12 months of hire date. OB/Gyn
Certification is required within 18 months of hire date. CPR
certification is preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Proficient in routine
ultrasound imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer
/ Pacs applications, good organizational and communication/customer
service skills. PHYSICAL DEMAND Must be able to lift (patient
transfers) and push 40 lbs (portable US equipment). YNHHS
Requisition ID 46239
Keywords: Yale-New Haven Health, New Haven , Diagnostic Medical Songrapher - Evenings, Other , New Haven, Connecticut
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