Ultrasound Tech

Requirements

• Preferred: Experience in scanning of general, vascular or breast exams; hospital experience
• Reports To: Supervisor, Manager or Director
• Supervises: N/A
• Ages of Patients: Neonate/ Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
• Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential
• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
• Essential Responsibilities
• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs Sonographic images of the highest technical quality.
• Uses Universal Precautions in all situations per policy and procedure.
• Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.
• Follows department protocols for each exam.
• Documents any changes in patient condition using appropriate forms and contacts Registered Nurse (RN) when necessary.
• May be required to assist radiologist and RN in applicable ultrasound procedures as needed.
• Keeps patient informed of exam procedures, delays, and allows patient to ask questions regarding the procedure; provides explanations of procedures and equipment.
• Keeps open communication with physicians and staff on patient exam, delays, concerns and care.
• Sets up sterile trays and assists the radiologist in invasive procedures with Ultrasound guidance.
• Uses all applicable ultrasound equipment and reports all deficiencies to leadership.
• Appropriately documents in PACS, EPIC, required forms and billing.
• Prioritizes procedures and utilizes time wisely to complete daily workload within the scheduled shift.
• May be required to work additional shifts, different shifts or at satellite locations as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of all ultrasound rooms, machines and control area.
• Enters correct charges and supplies in the computer.
• Gives accurate and detailed interpretations of exams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Additional Information

Default Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Hours: 36 Salary range: $45.20 - $68.65 Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Hour employee Department: Radiology Ultrasound Job Objective: Performs sonographic exams of the highest quality. Provides correct and detailed patient histories and accurate interpretation of exams. Job Description: Education: Required: Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) approved School of Sonography Licensure/Certification: Required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); American Heart Association BLS; Additional certifications required as outlined based on assigned department: Breast (BR) certification by ARDMS within six (6) months of hire: 7633 Breast Center (ELCCC) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification by ARDMS or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) certification by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within twelve (12) months of hire: 7588 EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing 7670 Radiology Ultrasound

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