SENIOR ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN
SENIOR ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ultrasound Technician
US TECH
FullTime
Ultrasound Technician candidates will have the following job responsibilities:
- Registers patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with physicians.
- Maintains the record of the test by keying test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment.
- Monitors quality of ultrasonic pattern produced by moving transducer by hand over a specified area of the body; observing sound waves on the display screen.
- Produces twodimensional ultrasonic recordings of the vascular system by producing images of internal organs; recording diagnostic data on magnetic tape computer disk strip printout or film.
- Obtains permanent record of internal examination by photographing images of organs shown on display module; removing strip printout from equipment.
- Provides information by maintaining records of ultrasound examinations performed and findings.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; arranging for repairs; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.
- Maintains quality results by following standards and procedures; recommending improvements.
- Maintains safe secure and healthy work environment by establishing following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; complying with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances healthcare organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Ultrasound Technician
US TECH
FullTime
Ultrasound Technician candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school
- Must have flexibility in scheduling ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays and oncall shifts. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and variable shifts per department needs.
- Requires ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and OB/Gyn specialties at minimum.
- BLS Basic Life Support.
- Requires 25 years UCSF experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and or equivalent experience in a similar Ultrasound department at UCSF. OR New hires who meet criteria of equivalent experience and credentials held must also have equivalent Senior Sonographer skills; the Senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer title may be granted at the discretion of the Section Chief and Section Supervisor.
- Maintain ARDMS credential(s) according to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographys criteria
Base Salary USD $157602 to $195917
Employment Type
Full Time
