Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Duties:

• Perform diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.
• Set up and adjust all equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
• Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience.
• Associate’s degree within 6 months of hire.
• Technical degree required within 6 months of hire required.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• 2 years of recent vascular tech experience.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• RDMS, RVT, and BLS Required
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• American Heart Association or client accepted.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Sonography Tech specializing in Vascular Sonography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
• General and vascular experience required.
• Vascular certification required.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00