Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

The Ultrasound Technologist - PNS (UT) will perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to monitor normal fetal development and screen for any potential abnormalities for obstetric patients. For gynecological patients, ultrasound is used to assess female organs and structures, and ultrasound studies for abdominal, small parts and some vessel studies. The UT will perform procedures including but not limited to ultrasound procedures, abdominal studies and Ob-Gyn procedures as required.

The UT will utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, printers, and PACS workstations. Other responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, explaining procedures to patients, reporting changes in patient condition to medical staff, providing an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the physician, evaluating the quality of sonograms and determining if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.

• Prepare patients for procedures and explain procedures to patients.
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the physician.
• Evaluate the quality of sonograms and determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
• Perform ultrasound procedures, including abdominal studies and Ob-Gyn studies, as required.
• Utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, printers, and PACS workstations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S) required.

• Previous sonography experience strongly preferred.

• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in physics and one specialty (e.g., Abdomen, Vascular, OB/GYN, etc.).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing and imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to consistently exercise independent judgment.

• Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
• High stress due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Repetitive motion while scanning.