Ultrasound Technologist

Performs medical sonographic imaging and related procedures to assist in diagnosis and

treatment of patients. Performs radiographic images, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome

• Prepares and positions patient to best demonstrate anatomical area of

interest, respecting the patient's ability and comfort

• Properly determines exposure techniques and factors for radiography if

applicable.

• Maximizes productivity and efficiency within national benchmarks

• Performs imaging examinations using appropriate protocols established by

the medical director.

• Determines ultrasound frequencies and appropriate transducers for the

anatomic area of interest.

• Ensures that all requested examinations are completed prior to releasing

patient.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance in the assigned division.

• Corroborates patient's clinical history and menstrual history with procedure,

ensuring that information is documented and available for use by a licensed

practitioner.

• Participates in quality assessment and improvement plan

• Performs daily required quality control activities and reports equipment

failure, as required

• Evaluates images for technical quality: assuring proper patient

identification, positioning, and all required documentation is recorded
• Communicates patient/family health care needs to the appropriate health care

provider.

• Provides patient education.

• Communicates variances and/or significant events to appropriate caregiver

in a timely manner

• Communicates with members of other disciplines to assure efficient quality

patient care
• Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes,

and customer satisfaction

• Provides assistance to team members as requested or required

• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job

• Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement

activities as requested/required

• Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency

requirements
• Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries

• Maintains expertise in the area

• Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors

• Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of

advanced knowledge and skills

• Safeguards confidential information

• Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations

governing healthcare organizations

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

• Contributes to the daily operations of the department by performing other

roles as needed

Qualifications

• Required Education: Graduate of a formal Ultrasound training program

• Preferred Education: Graduate from an AMA Radiologic Technology program

• Required Licensure/Certification: Completion of an accredited ultrasound

program. Must have taken and passed the physics portion of the RDMS

certification. Then within one (1) year of employment obtain one of the disciplines:

OB/GYN, Breast or Abdomen, completing their full certification

• Preferred Licensure/Certification: Board certified by the American Registry of

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) in Sonography Principles and

Instrumentation, and a minimum of one of the following disciplines: OB/GYN, Breast

or Abdomen, or Certificate by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in

radiology and possess a valid Mississippi state credential

• Required Experience: None

• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of ultrasound experience