Ultrasound Tech

Ultrasound Tech

Provide health care services, applying sonic energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Perform ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following areas: OB/GYN, abdomen, breast, vascular, and small parts. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Apply appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs diagnostic sonography procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety
• Selects and operates ultrasound equipment, and associated devices to achieve desired results
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination
• Determines ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures
• In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits: prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions
• Provides patient education
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan
• May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area
• May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area
• Understands and applies patient relations skills
• Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification
• Accomplishes other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: Required: Associate or bachelor's degree from of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited sonography program or equivalent.

Licenses/certifications/registrations: Required: OBMI and ARDMS registered US Sonographer. Current BLS certification.

Experience: Required: Minimum of 2 years' Ultrasound experience.