ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN

Ultrasound Technologist

Position Purpose: To perform diagnostic medical ultrasound procedures to meet the needs of the providers of Community Health of South Dade, Inc.

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound or completion of formal ultrasound training program. A minimum of one-year clinical experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer. Competency in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound.

Licensure / Certification: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and small parts. Maintain continuing education. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills / Ability: Work requires intense concentration and efficient work habits. Competency in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and small parts ultrasound. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with patients and providers.

Position Responsibilities (This is a non-exempt position):

Performs all ultrasound procedures as outlined by department protocols, and consistently produces images of required diagnostic quality.

Possesses a thorough understanding of the principles of physics, anatomy, medical terminology, sterile technique, and patient care.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the equipment and its capabilities.

Possesses technical discipline to observe, maintain, identify, and report primary and secondary equipment issues.

Maintains knowledge and proficiency in the ACR imaging standards, including, but not limited to: first and second trimester obstetrical ultrasound, GYN, abdomen, and small parts.

Must be competent in the handling of patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatric age patients.

Carefully and thoroughly completes radiologist work sheet identifying all findings.

Demonstrates legible handwriting.

Participates in and understands the principles of the quality management program.

Knowledgeable in all aspects of day-to-day operation of the department including scheduling reception, MIS, and film library.

Copies images and knows the checkout procedure.

Demonstrates good judgment when interacting with patients and an ability to organize work to obtain maximum quality and efficiency.

Alerts supervisor of needed supplies before shortage is imminent.

Always searches carefully for previous films.

Files master jackets accurately.

Works quickly and efficiency to complete studies within an appropriate time frame.

Maintains equipment and work area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner.

Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all members of the Radiology Department.

Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.

Performs basic patient care functions assuming care for physical and psychological needs of the patient during the procedure.

Initiates life support measures, if necessary. Assumes on-call duties as required maintaining appropriate proximity and availability to the institution.