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

• * Prepares patient for examination
  
  
  
  • Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
  • Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
  • Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.
  
  
• * Performs ultrasound procedures
  
  
  
  • Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
  • Ensures ordered views and images have been obtained using approved techniques; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
  
  
• * Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed
  
  
  
  • Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
  • Correlates clinical history to ascertain that appropriate procedure is performed.
  
  
• * Monitors patient condition
  
  
  
  • Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
  • Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patient's condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.
  
  
• * Maintains records and logs exams performed
  
  
  
  • Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on multi-format film;
  • Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.
  
  
• * Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary
  
  
  
  • Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
  • Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.
  
  
• * Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for the assigned area
  
  
  
  • Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
  • Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies
  
  
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved program in Echocardiography/Ultrasound and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification, required.
• Equivalent work experience documented by institutional referral with a minimum of 200 cases in echocardiography and the other modalities.
  
  
  

*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).