Ultrasound Tech

Description Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional qualified by professional certification and clinical experience to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technician includes those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s).

• Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of Altus Community Healthcare (ACH).
• Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures.
• Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients and answers any questions they may have.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and areas in which the procedures take place.
• Performs high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers when necessary and according to policy and procedure.
• Performs ultrasounds using technique that ensures the transducer (probe) captures images from each angle and area assessed.
• Evaluates images for quality and ensures that images of the appropriate area/organ/body part are captured.
• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Maintain patient records and adds notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  Safety/Infection Control
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and ER policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials

• Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

• Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
• Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
• Utilize effective communication methods and skills
• Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
• Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

• Ensure personal appearance is clean and neat
• Responsible for wearing identification at all times
• Attend all required meetings and in-service education
• Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
• Compliance with attendance standards
• Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular

Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.

• At least 2 years of ultrasound/sonography experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in oneon-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
• Good communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.
• Current BLS Certification.

• Professional Maturity:
  The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand
• Responsibility:
  The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to
• Communication:
  The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback
• Flexibility:
  Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives
• Intelligence:
  Understand information and apply new knowledge
• Energetic:
  Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
• Organized:
  Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
• Computer Savvy:
  The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively
• Customer Service:
  The ability to enhance customer satisfaction
• Job Knowledge/Technical…