Ultrasonographer I

Description

Under medical direction, performs medical sonography procedures on one area of the body, ensures proper functioning of sonography equipment, and assists physician in related procedures.

Please note: All applications are required to attach proof of a valid certification.

This recruitment is for Ultrasonographer I - Bpositions throughout the Santa Clara County Health System. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies located at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital as they become available. This may include full time, part time, and extra help/per diem opportunities. If you are interested in these opportunities, please fill out the appropriate questions.

Typical Tasks

* Consults with referring physician regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed;


* Selects ultrasound and ancillary equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications/protocol of examination;


* Adjusts equipment controls according to protocol and physicians orders for the part of the body to be examined;


* Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure;


* May perform pulse and continuous-wave Doppler assessments;


* Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician.


* Prepares, instructs and positions patient for ultrasound procedures;


* Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional;


* Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment;


* Assists in training student technologist, interns/residents and Ultrasonographers in Ultrasound procedures;


* Labels permanent records of scans or identifies images, manipulates them and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network;


* Maintains records; tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies;


* Cleans and stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas, and maintains proper inventory levels;


* Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Ultrasonographer I - A. Eligible for Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Songoraphy (ARDMS) in one RDMS area of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center; must pass next exam and attain certification or be released from position.

Ultrasonographer I - B.Certification by the ARDMS in one RDMS area of sonography used at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and demonstrated performance of this competency.

Ultrasonographer I - C.Certification by the ARDMS as a Registered Vascular Technologist and demonstrated performance of this competency.

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Knowledge of:

* Ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation.


* Principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues;


* Anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures;


* Safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment;


* Quality assurance as it relates to diagnostic imaging in general and ultrasound scanning/ultrasound equipment;


* Principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems;


* Basic computer skills.

Ability to:

* Operate ultrasound emitters and ancillary equipment in the performance of diagnostic ultrasound procedures;


* Interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed;


* Develop film by automatic or manual processing or use the PACS network or other electronic imaging processing equipment;


* Recognize significance of all structures displayed on the oscilloscope and recognize artifacts and electronic equipment limitations;


* Perform calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic equipment;


* Accurately bill procedures and supplies in a timely fashion;


* Prepare, instruct and position patient for ultrasound procedures;


* Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations;


* Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems;


* Follow writtten and oral instructions;


* Work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision;


* Work in paid on-call status as needed.