Ultrasound Technologist

Job Opening Summary

Performs ultrasound studies for diagnosis and treatment, requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Additional Essential Job Functions:

• Performs imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations and laws, collaborating with physician to evaluate images and report abnormalities immediately.
• Follows established protocols for all imaging equipment, performing all routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and functions checks.
• Assists during exams, treatments and procedures, including chaperoning correlating findings with procedure being performed and ensuring time-out is observed on appropriate procedures according to policy.
• Demonstrates proficiency at inserting and maintaining IVs.
• Collects laboratory samples and performs lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform laboratory quality controls and assessments, as well as routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function according to Laboratory policy and procedure.
• Ensures proper supplies, appropriate medical equipment and medications are available for patient care and par levels meet facility needs.
• Participates in QAPI activities, including participation in accreditation preparation and survey process and maintenance of accreditation, state and CMS standards.
• Adheres to established facility/departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepares patient meals as needed in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Attends and participates in all applicable facility meetings, training and development workshops.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of an ultrasound training program.
  • Extensive work experience as an ultrasound technologist may be substituted for formal education.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Requires ultrasound registry by ARDMS or ARRT (ultrasound) and vascular registry by ARDMS, ARRT or CCI.
  • One registry is required at time of hire (abdomen, OB/GYN or vascular preferred).
  • Second registration must be completed within six months of hire.
• Holds current BLS certification.