Job description

Job Status: Casual, as needed

What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?

• A High School graduate and a graduate of an AMA approved school of Ultrasound or an equivalent amount of education with a valid current Ultrasound license/certificate. An RDMS registration through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is the recognized standard. Or
• Registration or certification through another Medical Imaging modality such as the ARRT and one (1) or two (2) years of intense Ultrasound training and experience or with intent on taking Board Exams within a 1 year period.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to communicate accurate and tactful explanations to people who may be under some stress and to maintain all necessary record keeping.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete general orientation and the clinical skills guides of an Ultrasound Technologist.
• Must have current BLS certification.

This position may require work on all shifts: days, evenings and nights and will also involve taking call on weekends, nights and holidays.

What are the Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities?

• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures and objectives related to quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with patients, physicians, guests and other members of the Health Care Team.
• Demonstrates the willingness to accept responsibility and the motivation and initiative to carry out the tasks and assignments delegated to him/her within one’s scope of practice.
• Performs all ultrasound techniques and examinations including abdomen, retroperitoneal, obstetrical, gynecological, intracavitary, head/neck and extremity scans.
• Performs vascular ultrasound studies including Doppler examinations of veins and arteries in any location of the body.
• Assists in performing interventional ultrasound examinations including biopsies, amniocentesis, paracentesis , thoracentesis and various drainage procedures.
• Observes the patient during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Processes image data and evaluates the images for technical quality before submitting them for interpretation.
• Provides additional non-image data or documentation required for proper examination interpretation.
• Secures all necessary supplies to maintain a prudent inventory level for patient care.
• Has knowledge of and practices patient care protocols appropriate to the physical, developmental and psychological needs of all age groups.
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, workshops, current literature and inservice meetings. Obtains the necessary continuing education credits to maintain current licensure.
• Assists with other Medical Imaging procedures, within the scope of his/her license, as required.
• Assists in placing Ultrasound associated charges when necessary.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ARRT Certification or RDMS (Required)

Work Location: In person

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