Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Welcome to ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL OF BUCKHANNON INC, where we're committed to providing exceptional patient care and service. We're seeking a highly skilled Diagnostic Imaging Specialist to join our team in the Radiology Department.

Job Summary:

The Diagnostic Imaging Specialist will be responsible for performing a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care. This includes producing sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients, maintaining professional and technical competencies, and promoting the team approach to providing Radiology services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical aspects of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies.
• Reviews the physician's request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient.
• Produces images of optimal quality.
• Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
• Assesses patient's needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
• Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
• Performs as a clinical instructor meeting the quality of standards of the sonography education program.
• Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
• Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
• Participates in in-house training and development offerings and applies the resultant skills and knowledge to position performance, monitored by supervision.
• Display imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy.

Requirements:

• Registered by the ARDMS with one specialty.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a C.A.H.E.A. accredited training program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Physical Requirements:

• Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
• Stand and walk for six to seven hours a day.
• Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Ability to push ultrasound machine for portable exams

Working Environment:

• Clinical setting.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to follow directions both written and verbal in English.
• Works with people utilizing a teamwork approach.
• Must have the ability to prioritize work tasks and multi-task.