Ultrasound Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for a wide variety of professional technical ultrasound procedures, and obtaining diagnostic ultrasound medical images in compliance with State and Federal regulations and accepted standards of care.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an approved school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year experience performing ultrasound procedures preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in one or more specialty areas.
• RDMS required
• RTV required 
• RMSKS preferred
• RDCS preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, higher education, research, staff training, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs used for documentation activities and report generation.
• BLS

OTHER SKILLS

• Positive “Can-do” attitude.
• Passion for helping others and solving problems together. 
• Proactive and adaptable working style – able to cover tasks as they arise.
• Impeccable judgment and maturity.
• Ability to create and foster effective collaborative working relationships with other Department Leaders and SVH family members.
• Supportive attitude toward our patient population.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and basic management software preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. 
• Know when to move quickly, sit quietly, laugh loudly and be able to have fun at work. 
• Possess the attitude that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible. 

POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Ultrasound Technologist

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infections disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.”
• Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
• Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the sonographer.
• Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.
• As necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.
• Identify and document any limitations to the sonography examination.
• Review examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare the preliminary findings.
• Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
• Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Sonographer.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.
• Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.
• Document any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician.
• Operate the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standards for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Carry out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the facility.
• Maintains confidentiality in all health information matters.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.
• Foster a collaborative atmosphere with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assist with the education and training of sonography students and physician residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Title:Ultrasound Technologist