Neurosonographer- TCD/CD

Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager and direction of the Director ICU/Neurosonology Services and/or a physician, performs (a) a more extensive range of transcranial (TCD/CD) ultrasonography and carotid duplex (CD) procedures than first-level technologists, and (b) tasks which require an advanced level of job knowledge and skill, normally acquired through experience and continuing education.

• Patient Setup: Explains to and instructs patients as to the nature of the TCD/CD procedure being performed. Assists patients onto examination bed/table.
• TCD/CD Equipment: Operates and provides basic maintenance for (TCD/CD) ultrasound equipment and printers used for obtaining and recording diagnostic spectrums.
• TCD/CD Examination: Performs diagnostic TCD/CD evaluation and provides interpretation of data during the examination in order to adjust procedures to individual patient. Reviews patient’s records to determine most appropriate areas to be examined, and additional functional tests to be used. Performs multiple measurement procedures of each TCD/CD study conducted, using both computerized and manual measurements and reporting modalities. Provides immediate reports to attending physician where results are normal. Abnormal TCD/CD findings are reviewed with supervisor-physician for confirmation. Uses data input system for reporting and for computer measurement. Performs TCD/CD monitoring in the operating rooms, ICUs, and the cardiovascular laboratory. Provides physicians with completed study accompanied by impression of results for review, discussion and preliminary reporting. Completes all records related to TCD/CD examinations performed.
• Documentation: Provides record keeping, including computerized data base entry and maintenance, generation and distribution of TCD/CD reports, archiving of TCD/CD records, maintenance of billing records, data entry and maintenance of research records.
• Additional Duties: Keeps abreast of current practices and theoretical applications of diagnostic TCD/CD ultrasound. Maintains work area in safe, sanitary and orderly manner. Ensures examination room(s) are supplied, equipped and operational at all times. Full-time (40 hours/week) responsibilities with weekend on call (by pager) every fourth weekend. Independent performance of TCD/CD studies on patients for In and Outpatient evaluations and Intraoperative monitoring.

Qualifications:

Education: The required level of education would be acquired during two years of an AMA approved curriculum of Ultrasound Technology including one year of ultrasound clinical technology.

Experience/Training: Specific training in vascular ultrasound technology, RVT, RVS credentials or RN, LPN.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathologic processes, and aseptic techniques.
• Requires a general knowledge of procedures followed in conducting ultrasonic examinations, as well as knowledge of TCD/CD equipment utilized and advanced skills in using equipment. Requires experience normally acquired during six to twelve months of directly related work.
• A moderate level of analytical ability required in the use of standard TCD/CD methodology for performing manual and computerized measurements during each TCD/CD study.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with medical staff, patients, visitors, and other hospital employees.
• Requires ability to stand, turn, and stoop while operating high technological instrumentation. Ability to assist patients by lifting or turning to achieve desired position for obtaining test results and lifting supplies and equipment.
• Lives the SpecialtyCare Values - Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.
• The use of protective clothing such as surgical clothing, gloves, glasses and masks.

Physical Demands:

• May require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• May require stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and bending at periodic times during a procedure.
• Requires the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, talk and hear; taste and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Requires lifting and/or positioning patients.
• Lifting supplies and equipment (less than 20 Lbs).

Disclaimers: The working conditions and physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Therefore, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This position description does not represent a contract of employment. Employment is on an “at will” basis.