Ultrasound Tech - General

PRN Ultrasound Technician

Townsen Memorial Hospital - West is Looking for a PRN Ultrasound Technician to join our Team! The Ultrasound Technician is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician
• 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 sonographers 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
• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
• Ability to evaluate sonograms to acquire appropriate diagnostic information
• Ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records and adapt sonographic examination as necessary
• Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician
• Ability to communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patients needs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and healthcare team
• Ability to follow established departmental procedures
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Sonography Technology
• Registered Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-S), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• One (1) year of ultrasound experience

Benefits:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&D
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.