Ultrasound Tech - Allen Hospital (PRN)

The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by and at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. May be required to learn to scan vascular exams i.e. venous duplex scans. Will perform direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. Under the direction of Radiology leadership the Ultrasound tech performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures in the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of disease or pathology.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient verifying patient ID and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
• Ensures patient comfort privacy and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
• Documents sonographers impressions and relays findings to physician
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information e.g. lab values patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
• Participates in performance improvement projects
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards.
• Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined.
• Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology.
• Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance.
• May also perform other related patient care duties

Licensing/Certification

Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred or must obtain within 2 years)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen Breast Obstetrics/Gynecology (preferred)

Education

Associates America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Skills

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• meets deadlines
• prioritizes work
• works independently
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data
• draws logical conclusions
• critical thinking and understanding
• oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• flexible and able to adapt to change.
• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
• create and maintain a good working relationships
• receive constructive feedback
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
• Customer Service