Ultrasound Tech - BMC

Duties: Job Description: To perform routine examinations in Ultrasound and; adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; prepare patients for examinations. This requires independent judgment to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist. Essential Functions: Performs ultrasound procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines policies procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages. Exhibits competency in performing ultrasound procedures. Images required views demonstrating appropriate anatomy and pathology. Obtains accurate histories and explains rationale for procedure to patients/families. Enhances image quality through the use of appropriate transducers and machine settings. Evaluates the finished images to ensure diagnostic exams are being submitted to the radiologists. Maintains quality care throughout the procedure. Assess the abdominal arterial & venous system using color imaging. Maintains working knowledge of equipment in order to function in all areas of ultrasound. Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation including hardware and software. Performs reasonable trouble shooting. Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels & documents on board for all staff notification. Maintains clean work area checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that room. Reports equipment problems through appropriate channels. Able to document area of concern. Performs support functions of the Medical Imaging department to ensure patient expectations and needs are met and assumes personal responsibility for training fellow technologists/students. Promptly processes images and paperwork to ensure timely turn around in providing a report to the physicians office. Fills out all appropriate paperwork to facilitate timely and accurate reporting. Maintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care. Promptly and accurately enters patient information into HIS system to ensure efficient patient throughput. Maintenance of the QA QC QI programs. Shares knowledge and guides fellow technologists/students with proper department protocol and procedures. Displays a professional attitude in the area toward fellow technologists/students fostering mutual respect and creating productive learning environment.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience: 1 years of experience in ultrasound/sonography Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative. Basic computer knowledge. Basic reading writing oral English skills. Accountability. Multicultural sensitivity. Customer/patient focused. Basic computer knowledge. Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions. Ability to respond appropriately to customer/coworker. Interaction with a wide variety of people. Maintain confidential information. Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information. Ability to project a professional friendly helpful demeanor. Preferred Skills & Experience:

Education: Required Education: Associates Degree in Ultrasound/Sonograpy or Radiologic Technology OR Certificate of completion of Ultrasound/Sonograpy or Radiologic Technology program Preferred Education: N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: BLS (American Heart Assoc.) ARDMS Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A

Schedule Notes: NIGHTS; MF: 1030pm7am
Required Skills: IMAGINGRADIOLOGYCARDIACULTRASOUNDARDMS

Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: ULTRASOUND :
Job Category: ClinicalAllied