Ultrasound Technologist

The Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic Ultrasound examinations to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the direction of a Radiologist for evaluation and treatment of injury or disease.

Typical Schedule

Monday thru Friday, daytime hours as needed.

Qualifications

• RMDS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) via ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography), required.
• Registered Vascular Technologist/Vascular Technology (RVT/VT) Certification within 180 days of employment via ARDMS or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) via CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International), required.
• Breast Certification (BR) via ARDMS required within 180 days of employment.
• OB Certification (OB/GYN) via ARDMS required within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS, required.

Responsibilities include:

• Greets people in a friendly and warm manner. Always wearing identification badge and uses AIDET.
• Proactively meets customer expectations and concerns in an empathetic manner. Communicates any delays in service over 15 minutes.
• Obtains and communicates clinical information, medical history, clinician order requests, previous related studies to the radiologist and applies these factors to protocol selection.
• Handles equipment safely and performs their job in a safe manner abiding by manufacture recommendation and state/federal rules/regulations.
• Operates ultrasound equipment, selects technical parameters and performs correct patient positioning to obtain high quality images.
• Appropriate image labeling, orientation and annotations.
• Keeps work area in a safe, clean and stocked environment.
• Communicates and cooperates with peers and manager to create a productive and harmonious work environment.
• Attends 75% or more of staff meetings and takes responsibilities for the information contained within meeting minutes and huddle notes.
• Annually reviews and consistently follows hospital, department, safety, infection control and compliance policies and procedures.
• Willingness to perform additional duties on an as needed basis.
• EMR documentation/ charges are accurate to what was performed.
• Retains competency to serve all appropriate patient populations including patients of all ages, cultures, languages, literacy, learning needs and abilities. Performs job specific competencies in a culturally sensitive manner and meets the carrying needs of each patient and family members. Accepts and treats are people equally regardless of their beliefs or personal lifestyle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body and ultrasound technology practices and procedures.
• Ability to accurately operate and maintain the imaging equipment and recognize the difference between normal and abnormal images.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to use time efficiently.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members and co-workers.
• Demonstrates sound judgement in handling issues with staff and members.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems including EMR, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates awareness of organizational goals/strategic plan in all daily work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per policy.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team.
• Ability to solve problems efficiently.
• Demonstrates flexibility with schedule.
• Willingness and ability to perform additional duties on an as needed basis.