Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS

Job Details

• 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.
• Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, including use of EPIC, Tele tracking System, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
• Performs portable ultrasound exams.
• Performs complex technical tasks in Diagnostic Ultrasound to detect anatomical abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
• Assists physician with biopsy deep abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound as required.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains procedures, measures and positions patients for each anatomical view.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and processes images of pathogenic conditions.
• Maintains records of ultrasound taken, archiving and de-archiving data as required.
• Calibrates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, stocks and replenishes supplies.
• 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 patients using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Adheres to policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies needs of patient population and modifies care accordingly.
• Adheres to standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Job Requirements

• 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 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 emergency situations.
• Maintains CEU Credits.
• Preferred: 1 year of clinical experience in ultrasound.

Schedule Information

• Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.

Additional Details

• Required Skills & Experience include CPR ability, knowledge of ultrasound equipment and procedures, and maintenance of CEU credits.

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