Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment in the application of non-ionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves for diagnosis of disease.

Job Responsibility

1.Prepares patient for examination.
Explains procedure to patient, in easy-to-understand terms, to relieve any pre-testing anxiety.
Sets up equipment to administer ordered procedure.
Positions patient on exam table for optimal testing conditions and scan results.
2.Performs a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound examinations, as determined by specific needs of department including, but not limited to:
General (Abdominal, Pelvic, Small Parts/Breast)
Obstetrical
Vascular (Abdominal, Peripheral, Cerebrovascular)
Pediatric
Musculoskeletal
Assist with Ultrasound Guided Interventional Procedures
3.Obtains ordered views/images using approved techniques. Recognizes significance of all structures visualized and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes
4.Obtains prior diagnostic and radiological exam reports, as needed, for Radiologist correlation with current imaging procedure being performed.
5.Consults with referring Physician regarding patient history and specific ultrasound procedure to be performed, as appropriate.
6.Performs direct observation of patient throughout imaging procedure. Recognizes changes in patient's condition, motor abnormality, and/or patient complaints and promptly reports to Physician.
7.Maintains logs and related records for all exams performed. Documents slice location and labels study on multi-format film. Keeps proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
8.Performs regular imaging equipment calibrations. Recognizes issues and performs minor equipment repairs. Promptly reports major equipment issues to management.
9.Maintains related inventory and orders supplies for assigned area. Reviews and stocks storage locations, film inventories and medical supplies.
10.Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

Graduate of an approved Ultrasound or Echocardiography program, required.
Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), required.
Equivalent work experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 cases in echocardiography and the other modalities.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.

Hospital experience, preferred.

General ultrasound experience, preferred. This is a general ultrasound per diem role; flexible schedule preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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