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Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care which support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Hospital.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Registered by the ARDMS with one specialty. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Completion of a C.A.H.E.A. accredited training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy and procedure.
2. Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies as required by the organization, the accreditation and licensing bodies (where applicable).
3. Reviews the physician's request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing the study.
4. Produces images of optimal quality.
5. Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
6. Assesses patient's needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
7. Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
8. Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
9. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
10. Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography education program as identified through professional literature, department, institutional and sonography education programs(s) protocol, policy and procedure.
11. Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner... For full info follow application link.

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