Ultrasound Technologist III

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic medical sonography services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform Ultrasound procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physician's supervision.

Prepares and positions patient for ultrasound exam. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to physician's directive. Processes results and completes documentation for interpretation by physician.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Able to perform high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Preferred
  • Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or Ultrasound Technologist Program

Experience:

• Required
  • Demonstrates competency in one major specialty area recognized by the ARDM, ARRT, CCI, or other accrediting body and performs exams at a proficient skill level (i.e. General, OB/GYN, Vascular, Breast)
• Preferred
  • One year of relevant clinical experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Current, Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Currently registered by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Sonography ARRT(S) or The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • ARDMS specialty registered in at least two of the following:
    • Abdominal (AB)
    • Vascular
    • Breast (BR)
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
    • Pediatric Sonography (PS)
• Preferred
  • Additional ARDMS specialty registries*

*Certification pay may be applied for up to two additional registries when the employee routinely and consistently performs exams in a department that benefits from the increased skill set and knowledge base. Relevancy of certifications and applicability of certification pay subject to approval by the Administrative Director of Radiology.