Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Performs diagnostic medical sonograms in accordance with the established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist as necessary.
• Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Ultrasound department.
• Performs all routine diagnostic and ultrasound procedures according to established protocols.
• Assists the Radiologist with US guided biopsies/drainages.
• Verifies that patient has consented to the procedure and fully understands risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Assures exam pre-requisites are completed prior to appointment.
• Evaluates lab values, as required, prior to beginning interventional procedures.
• Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Ultrasound area.
• Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on the Ultrasound Scan equipment.
• Identifies any problems and communicates to immediate supervisor.
• Evaluates the scans for technical quality.
• Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
• Assures access to care by adding on exams whenever possible or finding an alternative when not possible.
• Verifies correct order entry and supply charging.
• Maintains Joint Commission standards and ACR accreditation.
• PAC scans all patient related forms and information.
• Follows the department Code of Conduct.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.