Description

Under the direction of the Chief Technologist and Lead Sonographer, performs all duties of Radiological Technologist, performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures and operates equipment to produce graphic and photographic displays of system under study. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

Principle Accountabilities: Time Spent

1. To assist with all procedures requiring the use of diagnostic ultrasound.

2. Assists supervisor in the maintenance of proper records and reports.

3. May plan daily scheduling framework for in and outpatients and may plan daily workload for most efficient utilization of space and time.

4. Assists in coordinating with the Control Desk supervisor, the performance of routine radiographs on sonography patients.

5. May assist supervisor in instructing student technologists in the theory and use of Ultrasound.

6. Assist supervisor in maintaining adequate supply levels, adding new supplies and equipment.

7. May be assigned responsibility for periodic quality control check on all ultrasound equipment and maintains sterility of equipment.

8. Performs other routine ultrasound duties as delegated by supervisor or Chief Technologist.

9. Performs other work duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Ultrasound with certification with ARDMS within 6 months from hire. BLS required

Experience

Must have the ability to talk with patients and communicate with other departments of the hospital and maintain good working relationships and to understand and carry out instructions Must be able to take beeper call, work weekends and/or late The assessment, care and treatment provided by the Ultrasound Technologist will be consistent with the specific age related needs of the patient. The Ultrasound Technologist is competent to care for patient age groups including the infants, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Reporting Relationships (Text Only)

Job Relationships: Member of a comprehensive healthcare team, including other healthcare providers, the patient, the patient's family and significant others. Takes direction from: Lead Sonographer, Chief Technologist, Radiologist Provides direction to: Patient, patient family members Supervised by: Chief Technologist

Working Conditions

Employee is required to sit continuously and walk occasionally. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-20 lbs.) load frequently. Employee may be required to lift over 100 lbs. with assistance. Employee is frequently required to bend, squat, climb, lift waist to overhead. Employee is occasionally required to reach forward and reach overhead. For repetitive action, employee is required to perform simple grasping and pushing/pulling. Employee is continuously CRT terminal work. (Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.

Mission/Values

Mission

Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke's is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.

Vision

As an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.

Core Values

Human DignityWe accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.  CompassionWe respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.  JusticeWe honor each person's rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.  ExcellenceWe set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.  StewardshipWe use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.