Ultrasound Technologist

Job Summary The role performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and therapeutic services, supporting the Radiology Department’s mission to provide diagnostic information for patient treatment. Core Duties and Responsibilities Plan and perform imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for diagnosis or treatment of patients, meeting department standards. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and technical competence, maintaining professional standards required by the organization and applicable accreditation bodies. Review physician requests in detail and clarify any questions before performing studies. Produce images of optimal quality. Maintain confidentiality of all Protected Health Information. Assess patient needs for comfort, hygiene, and range of motion, providing necessary support. Educate patients about sonographic procedures, answering questions as needed. Promote a team approach to Radiology services by interacting positively with technical, support, nursing, resident, and medical staff. Engage in problem‑solving, crisis management, and system implementation to support efficient, high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care. Serve as a clinical instructor, meeting sonography education program standards and evaluating student performance fairly and consistently. Maintain professional development in sonographic imaging techniques. Participate in in‑house training and development, applying new skills to performance under supervision. Display imaging techniques, patient care, and guest‑relationship behaviors in accordance with ARDMS Code of Ethics and applicable policies and regulations. Report equipment failures immediately. Perform high‑level disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a Medical Imaging program. Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date. Obtain ARDMS certification within 90 days of hire. Must be able to follow written and verbal directions in English. Must be able to prioritize tasks and multi‑task. Must work with a teamwork approach. Physical Requirements Differentiate shades of gray on black‑and‑white displays. Stand and walk for six to seven hours a day. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. Push ultrasound machine for portable exams. Working Environment Clinical setting. Skills and Abilities Follow directions both written and verbal in English. Work with people utilizing a teamwork approach. Prioritize work tasks and multi‑task. Sonographer Clinical Ladder Level1: No experience required. All sonographers with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level1. Level2: Meets Level1 requirements, one year of sonographer experience, and completes Competency of Skill Set Tech1 plus additional skill sets. Level3: Meets Level2 requirements, one continuing education pathway, three years of sonographer experience, compliance with three leadership/supervisory skills, and completes Competency of Skill Set Tech1, 2, and 3 plus three additional skill sets. Level4: Meets Level3 requirements, one continuing education pathway, five years of sonographer experience, compliance with five leadership/supervisory skills, and completes Competency of Skill Set Tech1, 2, and 3 plus four additional skill sets. Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr