Ultrasound Technician

Description

Ultrasound Technician

Position Summary

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is also responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The Sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease and new procedures as they evolve.


Principal Duties

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations


• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images


• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings


• Analyses; sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician


• Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage


• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care


• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory


• Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms


• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation


• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies


• Performs other work-related duties as assigned


• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician

• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures


• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided


• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems


• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required


• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department


• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member


• Provides in-service education team on requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Essential Skills/Job Requirements

• Familiarity with computer and relevant software applications
• Awareness of general administrative and clerical procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi task
• Able to stand on feet, bend and move through shift
• Ability to multi task

Experience & Education

• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

Physical Requirements

Needs to be able to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasional, reach and manipulate objects with their hands (like a keyboard). Have good vision for reading computer screens, and be able to hear clearly to answer phone calls; most positions may require lifting light items up to 10 pounds occasionally.