Ultrasound Tech

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of specialized technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to assist medical and professional personnel in detecting anatomical abnormalities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use EPIC, Tele tracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by Medical Center.
• Performs portable ultrasound exams.
• Performs a variety of complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound utilizing high frequency sound waves to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones in accordance with prescribed sonographic procedures.
• Assist physician with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
• Determines, prepares, and set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explain procedures, measures and position patients for each anatomical view.
• Evaluates technical quality of images. Obtains and process images of pathogenic conditions in accordance with standard procedures or techniques.
• Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required. Calculates, compiles, and records data from numerical readings on patient’s charts and related documents.
• Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Cleans and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment. Stocks and replenish supplies as required.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction to students, employees, and medical residents.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
• Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must be able to perform CPR.
• Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, their function, and operation of each control.
• Understanding of equipment and computer systems as well as the procedures for equipment service.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in cases of an emergency situation.
• Maintains CEU Credits.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound.

Education: Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent such as a GED.

Preferred Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an approved Ultrasound School.
• 2 years training in Allied Health/College.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• R.D.M.S. registered.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).