ULTRASONOGRAPHER

Overview

Under direction, and with the guidance of an American College of Radiology Board Certified Radiologist, performs Ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician. All procedures will be performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

• Assists physicians with biopsy and other invasive procedures, utilizing Ultrasound as guidance for needle placement and maintaining sterile technique as appropriate.
• Organizes daily schedule ensuring patient throughput is efficient with patients studies being performed in the chronological order they were requested, with STAT examinations taking precedence over all others.
• Performs a variety of complex specialized ultrasound exams in the specialties of abdomen, ob/gyn, breast, vascular, and neurosonography according to department protocol. Utilizes high frequency soundwaves to differentiate normal form abnormal anatomy in a timely manner, while still maintaining excellent exam quality.
• Prepares a sonographer impression form for each study performed to include a detailed patient history and diagnoses pertinent to the particular exam executed and obtains stat preliminary results on abnormal exams according to department protocol.
• Reviews and correlates patient’s exam orders with patient’s current history and prior exam history to ensure that the appropriate exam is being performed.
• Verifies correct transfer of images and exam information through PACS and RIS for interpretation by the Radiologists and ensure correct charging.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates standard knowledge of normal vs. abnormal anatomy.
• Recognizes and diagnoses disease processes pertinent to exams performed.
• Cognizant of critical findings and situations, as well as how to address them competently in conjunction with critical thinking skills and good decision making.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to abdominal, ob/gyn, vascular, breast, and neurosonography.
• Ability to adapt scanning technique to enable performance of exam requested at all levels of difficulty.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently displaying confidence in diagnoses and images obtained.
• Ability to physically assist patients on and off the table.
• Ability to perform exams in the Ultrasound department, in surgery or cath lab, and at the patient’s bedside.
• Must have integrity, compassion, confidentiality, a high discretionary level, and professionalism.
• Self-motivation incorporated into a strong spirit of teamwork is required.

Education

Associates degree in Allied Health is Required*

*We will consider direct experience in lieu of education for certified candidates.

Experience

1 year of Healthcare-Ultrasound experience is Preferred.

Certifications and Licensures

Title and Description

• In keeping with the American College of Radiology requirements, the technologist must meet one of the following:
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(AB), (OB/GYN), or (PS), and/or RVT(VT); [Breast (BR) specialty earned prior to 2011 will be accepted; RMSKS credential is not accepted]
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): RT(S) or RT(VS); [Breast (BS) specialty earned prior to 2011 will be accepted]
• Performing ultrasound prior to and continuously since October 1996 AND evaluated by responsible physician to assure competence

• CPR – Basic Life Support

Annual Mandatory Competencies

• Trophon Competency