Position Number:           7063-

Reports To:                  Supervisor Ultrasound/Section Head                  

Department/Section:     Radiology/Ultrasound    

POSITION PURPOSE:   To provide Ultrasound services to patients at SKMC in line with corporate and departmental policies and procedures, in line with the mission, values and philosophy of SKMC.

CUSTOMERS/PATIENT POPULATIONS SERVED:

o Neonatal (0-28 days)                     o Infant (29 days-12 mos)                o Toddler (13 mos-3 yrs)

o Preschool Child (3-6 yrs)               o School Age Child (6-11 yrs)          o Adolescent (12-17 yrs)

o Adult (18-65 yrs)                           o Elder (>65 years)                            o Physician

o Employee                                        o Management                                  o  Executives

o Social Work Team                          o Community                                    X Other: All

o Other Health Care Professional    o Business Partners

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:      A:         BSc in Radiography OR Graduate from an accredited Diploma Program (NLT 3 years

                                    Syllabus).

B:         Graduate from an accredited Radiography program (NLT 2 years Syllabus) and registered

with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, UK-HPC, or equivalent.

                                       * Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound Program preferred.

Experience:     A:         NLT 2 years experience in an acute care hospital, including vascular/Doppler,

Obstetrics/gynecology.

B:         NLT 4 years experience in an acute care hospital, including vascular/Doppler, Obstetrics/gynecology.

Licensure:       Current National License.

Certification and other requirements:          Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program preferred.  BLS preferred. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively via telephone, email and in person. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate Ultrasound equipment efficiently. Ability to use a computer and basic software programmes. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to work 8-12 hour shift periods. Ability to work weekends, evenings and on-call as required.

STANDARD STATEMENTS:     These statements reflect the principle functions of the job but do not describe all of the inherent work assignments.

 

Performance Standards

 

Knowledge, Skills And Behaviors

 

1. Policies, Procedures and Practices

 

Consistently complies with SKMC policies, procedures and practices. 

 

2. Regulatory Requirements

 

Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.  

 

3. Manages healthcare

documentation
  • Understands and appropriately uses the different types of documentation.
  • Analyses, verifies and ensures accuracy of all data sent to healthcare services, including editing as appropriate.
  • Follows established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborates with appropriate resources to ensure that intended end results are implemented.
  • Assures documentation is submitted and information is relayed to the appropriate departments.

 

4. Ultrasound

 
  • Performs routine and special procedures in Ultrasound in line with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness. Forwards recorded images produced for Radiologist review and reporting.
  • Cleans equipment and rooms and restocks all equipment and supplies for subsequent use.
  • Participates in orientating new staff members and training student radiographers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • The Ultrasonographer may be required to work in other areas of the department if needed.

 

5. Education and Training

 
  • Participates in staff meetings, in-service and/or continuing education programmes as required.
  • Participates with the orientation of new staff members and the orientation of student radiographers.

6. Health and Safety

 
  • Practices in accordance with the policies and procedures of health and safety and infection control.

7.  Equipment

 
  • Reports any equipment failure/problems immediately to the Supervisor on duty.

8.  Working Hours

 
  • 8-12 hour shifts including weekends, evenings and on-call as required.

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