Ultrasound Technician

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed: minimum 30 hours of CME credits every three years and must maintain documentation of appropriate continuing education)
• CPR certification
• Knowledge in the care of OB/GYN clinical patients
• Knowledge of and understanding in how ultrasound equipment works
• Knowledge of and comprehension of workplace medical terminology
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, clinic policy, and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality, including abiding by the minimum necessary access and disclosure
• Active learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Active listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Communication skills to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents, talk to others to convey information effectively, and effectively write as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Interpersonal skills, including coordination, instructing, negotiation, persuasion, service orientation, and social perceptiveness
• Time management skills
• Coordination: communicate with MD/DO/APP for patient plan of care
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and work responsibilities
• Knowledge of principles and methods for training, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Complex problem solving: ability to think creatively, ask the right questions, and consider multiple options, including effective technical knowledge related to diseases and medication
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills
• Troubleshooting: determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Ability to work with standard office equipment: computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
• Judgment and decision making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of 40-50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to complete up to a 120-minute ultrasound scan as needed
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and viewing/using a computer
• Prolonged repetitive movements of hands, fingers and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift
• Ability to read and view fine print
• Ability to reach, stoop, and bend to retrieve files and supplies to complete tasks
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing 40-50lbs at times

Important Details

• Work attire: approved scrub uniform and closed-toe shoes are required; a uniform jacket and name tag are provided and required to be worn during working hours

Tools and Technology

• Computers
• Scanners/Copy Machines
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Electronic mail software (including Outlook)
• Medical software: EPIC
• Microsoft Office suite software
• Medical equipment, including ultrasound machines and Trophon’s

About the Company

This position primarily works in a clinical office environment, which is climate controlled. The role plays an integral part in providing healthcare to patients and communicating with providers.