Ultrasound Tech Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Ultrasound Tech to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in standby coverage of the unit;
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations;
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and discusses findings with the radiologists;
- Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient�s family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient�s ability to tolerate exam;
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings;
- Uses sound professional judgment in dealing with unexpected outcomes and resolving conflicts. Consults available resources as appropriate;
- Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner;
- Participates in instruction of student technologists, and provides general education to hospital staff in ultrasound procedures;
- Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and Mercy business;
- Maintains a daily log of patients seen, completes exam verification for billing purposes, and performs related clerical duties as required;
- Coordinates work schedule with scheduling desk to assure workload coverage;
- Takes action to meet the needs of patients and the department in the absence of specific directives;
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment;
- Prefer prior sonographer experience;
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and care with the ability to inspire and motivate others;
- Must pass vascular boards within 1 year in this position;
- Must pass general sonography boards (Abdomen or OB) within 1 year in this position;
- Must be BLS certified;
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served;
- Willingness to adapt to changes in workload, procedures and schedule;
- Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and a willingness to learn department specific software;
- Must be RDMS registered;
- Accepts accountability for performance; strives to carry out responsibilities with attention to delivering optimal patient care.