Ultrasound Technologist

Ultrasound Technologist The Ultrasound Technologist plays a critical role in patient care by executing ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as physicians prescribe. This position requires a commitment to patient comfort and safety and maintaining high quality and compliance standards in imaging practices.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Diagnostic Procedures:
Perform ultrasound/sonography procedures on patients, including preparing them for exams, positioning them appropriately, selecting the correct imaging techniques, and ensuring image quality.

Data Management:
Enter and monitor patient data accurately within the electronic medical records system.

Equipment Quality Assurance:
Conduct regular quality assurance checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure functionality and safety.

Incident Reporting:
Promptly identify and report any accidents, complaints, or equipment malfunctions to departmental management.

Patient and Staff Safety:
Always ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Additional Duties:
Perform tasks or responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor or department director.

Meetings:
Attend staff and company-sponsored meetings as required to stay informed and involved.

Job

Competencies:

Electronic Medical Records Navigation:
Proficient in navigating and utilizing electronic medical records systems.

Policy Compliance:
Understand and comply with hospital policies, procedures, and standards.

Professional Development:
Maintain and enhance skill levels through ongoing education, collaborative training with colleagues and physicians, and annual skills checkoffs.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Exhibit mindfulness, compassion, and excellent people skills to foster a supportive patient environment.

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer.

Certifications:

ARDMS certification and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Constant:
Ability to maintain vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and adjust focus); hear, speak, and use hands for detailed tasks; walk, sit, maintain balance, perform repetitive motions, and utilize arm, leg, and back muscles for extended periods.

Frequent:
Ability to bend, squat, twist, push/pull up to twenty pounds without assistance; up to fifty pounds with assistance; lift/carry up to twenty pounds without assistance; up to fifty pounds with assistance.

Occasional:
Climb, kneel, crouch; distinguish colors; be exposed to noise/high-pitched sounds; hazards, allergens, toxins/chemicals/detergents/radiation.

Rarely:
Potential exposure to electric shock; work in confined spaces.

Other:
Must wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, goggles, and masks.

Potential Exposure:
May encounter infectious diseases and risks associated with cuts and bruises.

Work Environment:

OSHA Category I:
Normal work routine involves exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues as part of employment responsibilities.