MG Ultrasound Technologist

SUMMARY

Under general supervision and following established protocols and procedures, operates Ultrasound imaging equipment to acquire images for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct. Conducts self as a positive role model and team member. Participates in facility committees, meetings, in‑services, and activities.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

• Operates Ultrasound Imaging equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information.
• Ensures the patient is properly prepared, obtains a relevant patient history and assures proper positioning.
• Selects proper imaging techniques and follows department protocols to provide a complete study for the exam requested.
• Provides complete documentation of the exam and provides the Radiologist with an initial interpretation.
• Is knowledgeable about illnesses related to the patient population and the various types of care being provided to them to provide the appropriate images for the interpreting Radiologist.
• Explains the exam to the patient taking into consideration the physical and emotional needs of the patient while maintaining ethical standards, including but not limited to, patient confidentiality, professional conduct, and patients’ physical privacy.
• Maintains a clean work area, prepares the equipment, patient room, and stocks supplies.
• In a timely fashion informs appropriate personnel when orders need to be placed.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement projects as well as utilizing appropriate cost containment measures.
• Remains flexible in all shift coverage and overtime situations, as they become necessary.
• Uses independent judgment and initiative under pressure in a variety of situations when performing patient procedures.
• Utilizes aseptic sterile technique as necessary for any invasive procedures.
• Is able to assist the Radiologist or Physician during any such procedures and maintains all supplies needed for these procedures in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintains effective working relations and communication with departmental and other Hawthorn Medical personnel as well as various community interactions as appropriate to the position.
• Is knowledgeable in the operation of all equipment used during the workday, including imaging equipment, film processors and systems necessary to check appointments and patient reports.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs as needed.
• Executes paperwork as necessary for each patient exam, including but not limited to CPT codes and checking all Physician order sheets prior to the patient exam.
• Remains current on developments and trends in imaging techniques, procedures, and equipment by reading manuals and technical journals.
• Participates in educational programs; maintains CEUs that meet State and National guidelines; attends staff meetings and in‑service education programs.
• May be called upon to oversee and instruct various personnel and students as assigned and deemed necessary by the Imaging Manager.
• Provides indirect supervision of support staff.
• Performs all other duties as directed.

• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques, and procedures and cross‑sectional anatomy.
• Must present a positive attitude and a professional appearance in compliance with the dress code policy.

ARDMS Certification or ARDMS eligible…