Technologist, Ultrasound

• Perform specialized and general ultrasound procedures according to departmental protocols
• Perform vascular, obstetrical, breast, transplant, abdominal, pediatric, and other ultrasound examinations as required
• Operate ultrasound equipment and perform portable exams in the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units
• Record images and produce hard copies where applicable
• Use RIS to schedule and complete exams; process labels, folders, and films
• Perform breast ultrasound exams and assist physicians with biopsies, aspirations, and other invasive procedures
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms in compliance with infection control and safety protocols
• Position patients, monitor their condition, take vital signs as required, and respond to changes
• Collaborate with radiologists to provide required imaging views and additional scans
• Maintain accurate patient records, statistics, documentation, exam reporting, and billing compliance
• Operate PACS, RIS, and Epic
• Maintain ultrasound equipment and clean, safe, ready-to-use rooms
• Provide patient-centered care and explain procedures to patients
• Serve as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students
• Support departmental workflow, schedule flexibility, and coverage needs
• Comply with departmental policies, quality improvement practices, health and safety requirements, and attendance expectations

• Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college
• Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Breast Imaging setting
• ARDMS Certification in Breast required within 1 year of hire date
• Associate’s degree or certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Ability to perform breast, vascular, obstetrical, transplant, abdominal, pediatric, and general ultrasound procedures
• Proficiency operating ultrasound equipment and performing portable examinations
• Experience with PACS, RIS, and Epic
• Knowledge of patient positioning, patient monitoring, infection control, safety protocols, and accurate documentation
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Ability to comply with departmental policies, health and safety regulations, and hospital protocols

Demonstrates expertise in performing specialized ultrasound procedures, including breast, vascular, obstetrical, and pediatric examinations, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and accurate documentation. Proficient in operating ultrasound equipment and utilizing PACS, RIS, and Epic for efficient patient care and record management.

• ARDMS Certification in Breast
• Breast Ultrasound Procedures
• PACS Operation
• RIS Operation
• Patient Monitoring

• Ultrasound Procedures
• Breast Imaging
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Obstetrical Ultrasound
• Transplant Ultrasound
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Pediatric Ultrasound
• Portable Examinations
• Accurate Documentation
• Infection Control

• Patient-Centered Care
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability

• ARDMS Certification

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Health and Safety Regulations
• Quality Improvement Practices
• Attendance Expectations

• Ultrasound Equipment
• PACS
• RIS
• Epic