Ultrasound Technologist

About This Role

Conduct sonography examinations by preparing exam rooms and equipment, reviewing patient medical history, and ensuring proper capture of anatomical and clinical conditions. This role supports high-quality healthcare through innovation, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infection disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination and implement Standard Precautions on all patients as per hospital policy.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information and medical records to verify physician's order prior to examination.
• Ensure that the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of "medical necessity."
• Inspect images for quality and monitor all images with respect to proper patient name, date, and medical record number prior to interpretation by Radiologist.
• Assist with training of new technologists, technical assistants, and physician residents in all phases of assigned procedures as requested by supervisor/manager/director.
• Demonstrate competency and observe safety guidelines when operating all specialized equipment in assigned clinical area; perform quality control procedures to ensure optimal ultrasound equipment operation.
• Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.
• Apply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.
• Perform advanced sonography services or other tasks (i.e., PICC lines, PVR's, ABI's, renal artery, interventional procedures, etc.) as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Adjust to variable schedules and/or procedure techniques that may be required at times.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to lead technologist / supervisor and clinical engineering immediately.
• Maintain and stock room with proper supplies necessary to complete the ultrasonic examinations.
• Provide a preliminary report (electronically or manually) of sonography examination for use by the interpreting physician and document any/all patient exam delays in EPIC "Tech Notes".
• Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of computer programs, particularly the EPIC and SYNAPSE systems.
• Complete exam data entry on all studies performed on a daily basis and ensure that all images were successfully sent to the PACS system.
• Check business email daily, respond as appropriate, and attend monthly department staff meetings as scheduled.

Requirements

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certified
• BLS/CPR certification required
• Graduate of an AMA Accredited Educational Program for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent
• At least 4 years of clinical experience
• ARDMS Abd or OB/GYM required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Accredited Educational Program for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent
• At least 4 years of clinical experience required

Nice to Have

• RVT preferred

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications