ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Ultrasound Technologist

Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Obtains optimum images during scan.
• Acts based on patient and procedural variances.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Attends department meetings/reviews minutes as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• Completion of CAAHEP accredited Medical Ultrasound Program

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• One year ultrasound experience

License, Certification & Clearances:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Current registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with 1 certifications of the following: Abdominal, Vascular, OB/GYN, Breast, or Nuchal Translucency.
• Act 33 clearance
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Work Environment:

Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

See chart below.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.