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Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future. Responsibilities Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonatal, pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics.
Communicates effectively with staff and radiologists.
Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all diagnostic ultrasound procedures on patients of all age groups. Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment. Maintains competencies in all non-scanner related components.
Accurately follows all established imaging protocols for exam being performed. Follows ACR and Piedmont guidelines. Provides quality age specific care in accordance with prescribed standards and practices.
Provides patient education and communications in accordance with prescribed standards. Demonstrates continued quality improvement and proficiency in all
. Qualifications Qualifications An approved CAAHEP Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or an approved Sonography Program by the ARRT. Required or No experience required 1 year of experience Preferred Must have and demonstrate a strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy Must be able to perform quality Ultrasound examinations in accordance with all Piedmont and ACR standards.
Must deliver SAFE care in accordance with the Always Safe program. Must use AIDET with every encounter and be proficient with service recovery. ARDMS/ARRT(s) registry eligible Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Licensure requirement for Breast Ultrasound can be met with registration through ARRT (BS), or ARDMS Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Augusta Hospital
About the role
Operates ultrasound equipment to perform clinical diagnostic ultrasound exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices. Provides patient services utilizing ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathology.