Ultrasound TECH - Aultman Alliance Community Hospital

Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performing the specific section procedures with high quality. The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the prescribed diagnostic imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. The Ultrasound Technologist assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.

Alliance Community Hospital

The Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performing the specific section procedures with high quality. The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the prescribed diagnostic imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. The Ultrasound Technologist assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.

The department provides diagnostic ultrasound imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need.

• ARDMS certification or registry eligible. Preferred graduate of an approved ARDMS program
• Maintain current licenses and certifications as required.
• Obtain registry license less than one year from the date of hire.
• Ability to operate equipment within the department.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Comfortable speaking and communicating with colleagues and patients.
• Detail oriented.
• Communicate effectively.
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.
• Computer, keyboard skills preferred.

• Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy.
• Properly position patients for high image quality.
• Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department.
• Review each examination for quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.
• Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education.
• Maintain Aultman attendance standards.
• Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures.
• No direct reports for this position.

• Health Caring Standards / Values:
• Greet customers, visitors, and Colleagues immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible.
• Exceed the expected and anticipate the unexpected by asking, “Is there anything else I or a fellow Colleague can do for you?”.
• Always provide a comforting, timely, caring departure or discharge, and always say thanks for allowing us to serve.
• Integrity, openness and fairness in all you do.
• Teamwork.
• Pride in the Department.
• Individual creativity and Innovation.
• Compassion and caring.
• Maintain department and hospital standards and policies.

• Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Cross training in areas of the department as required.
• Colleagues may be assigned to various locations within the foundation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.…