Locations: Mobile, Alabama
Categories: Clinical
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time
Hours Per Week: PRN
Req ID: 23167
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Performs a variety of general ultrasound examinations, including but not limited to: Abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, Pelvic (transabdominal and transvaginal), Renal, vascular/non-invasive studies as applicable.
Conduct both inpatient and outpatient exams, including portable bedside procedures in critical care units, emergency department, and medical-surgical floors.
Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures to patients while performing studies
Verifies patient identity, review physician orders, and obtain relevant clinical history prior to examination.
Communicate effectively with radiologists, providers, nurses, and scheduling staff regarding exam findings, workflow, and patient needs.
Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and family, if present.
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
Completes all aspects of a patient's exam, including ensuring images are available for physician review in a timely manner, charging procedures and supplies, documenting contrast usage, and documenting history.
Optimizes ultrasound equipment settings and select appropriate transducers to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
Accurately document exam findings, measurements, and preliminary observations for radiologist interpretation.
Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes electronic equipment limitations
Ensure proper care, cleaning, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment and transducers.
Researches, develops, and recommends new procedures and techniques to be used
Provides in-service training to students and other personnel in ultrasound
Maintains scan logs and procedure manuals
Maintains service records on ultrasound equipment
Maintain strict adherence to infection control, patient safety, and universal precautions.
Works assigned schedule including overtime and call as required
Participate in on-call, weekend, evening, or holiday coverage as required by departmental staffing needs.
May assist with training sonographer students or, orienting new employees.
Distinguishes audible sounds and color distinctions when performing scan, listening to Doppler signals and reviewing ultrasound images.
Obtains and records appropriate velocities and calculates measurements according to procedure protocols.
Obtains appropriate 2-D measurements using equipment measurement tools
Maintains competency by performing two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler now analyses abdominal/pelvic organs/vasculature and small parts including, but not limited to thyroid, soft tissues of the head/neck, and scrotum. Utilizes Endo-cavity transducers to image female pelvic organs and the prostate and surrounding areas, as requested.
Provides thorough documentation of all procedures performed including completing all elements of the procedure worksheet, patient demographics, and patient history.
Performs ultrasound scan and prepares supplies required for invasive procedures, using aseptic technique.
Assists with invasive procedures including but not limited to thoracenteses, paracenteses, and biopsies.
Uses independent judgement in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to diagnostic findings.
Ability to perform exams independently with minimal supervision.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains active credentials and required continuing education.
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality.
Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards
Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance, as well as following all timekeeping/clocking policies.
Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential functions.
Maintains necessary inventory of supplies, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items
Conducts a variety of additional ultrasound procedures, including intracranial and extracranial vascular studies, peripheral vascular studies, and other diagnostic modalities as assigned.
Maintains log of high-level disinfection of endocavity transducers, following all manufacturer guidelines and completing required documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved ultrasound training program from an accredited institution, or 2 years of ultrasound experience Required
(AB) ARDMS or ARRT - Abdomen with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (AB) within 1 Year Required and
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within 1 Year Required or
RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within 1 Year Required
Other combinations and experience may be considered as designated by the ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility requirements.
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
