Ultrasound Technologist II

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Ultrasound Technologist II to our Team!

• Shift: Varied, 8 hours per shift
• Schedule: 7a - 12:00a
• Hours per week: 36
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: Ultrasound

The Ultrasonographer II i is responsible for assessments, procedures and care for the patient with medical uses of Ultrasonography.

• Performs patient assessments, reviews symptoms and explains procedure to performed
• Provides comfort measures during testing
• Ensures proper documentation of exam and procedure and maintains accurate patient records
• Recognizes various pathological states and knows how to alter the exam to make an appropriate diagnosis
• Reports abnormalities to the physician reading the study as well as the referring physician
• Ability to set up and operate equipment and transducers appropriately
• Actively participates in in-service and continuing education programs, maintaining required CEU credits required by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• Works effectively with students and is cooperative in teaching the concepts and skills involved in sonography
• Demonstrates the ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to position
• Takes responsibility for inventory and stocking supplies in assigned areas
• Assists in aspects of patient care including transportation
• Provides input for equipment and supply decisions
• Detects, reports to supervisor, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program
• Performs all PACs, clerical, scheduling, and filing functions
• Pursues continuing education
• Assists other departments within Medical Imaging

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medical Sonography
• Board certification required in two to three areas of specialty which includes but not limited to:
  • Vascular
  • Abdomen
  • OB/GYN
  • Breast
  • Musculoskeletal
• Annual recertification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is required (ARDMS)
• Participation in continuing education programs
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must be CPR certified within three (3) months of hire
• Requires ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to BHS policies
• On call required with reporting for duty within 30 minutes
• Reporting Relationship:
  Clinical Manager/Director of Medical Imaging
• Must adhere to established health system and Medical Imaging department policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients