About This Role
This Ultrasound Technician position involves performing diagnostic medical ultrasound procedures to meet the needs of providers. The role suits a diagnostic medical sonographer with clinical experience and competency in various ultrasound procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform all ultrasound procedures as outlined by department protocols, consistently producing images of required diagnostic quality
- Possess a thorough understanding of the principles of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and patient care
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the equipment and its capabilities
- Possess technical discipline to observe, maintain, identify, and report primary and secondary equipment issues
- Maintain knowledge and proficiency in the ACR imaging standards, including, but not limited to: first and second trimester obstetrical ultrasound, GYN, abdomen, and small parts
- Be competent in the handling of patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatric age patients
- Carefully and thoroughly complete radiologist work sheet identifying all findings
- Demonstrate legible handwriting
- Participate in and understand the principles of the quality management program
- Be knowledgeable in all aspects of day-to-day operation of the department including scheduling reception, MIS, and film library
- Copy images and know the checkout procedure
- Demonstrate good judgment when interacting with patients and an ability to organize work to obtain maximum quality and efficiency
- Alert supervisor of needed supplies before shortage is imminent
- Always search carefully for previous films
- File master jackets accurately
- Work quickly and efficiently to complete studies within an appropriate time frame
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with all members of the Radiology Department
- Greet patients in a courteous manner, respond to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills
- Perform basic patient care functions assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure
- Initiate life support measures, if necessary
- Assume on-call duties as required maintaining appropriate proximity and availability to the institution
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduation from an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or completion of formal ultrasound training program
- Minimum of one-year clinical experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
- Competency in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound