Cherry County Hospital
Location
Valentine, Nebraska
Salary
$39 / HOUR
The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound images for physician interpretation and consulting with physicians and radiologists regarding patient cases. Duties also include taking scheduled calls during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Candidates must have graduated from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Program or an accredited radiology program, or be a registered ARDMS sonographer planning immediate certification. The role requires the ability to operate equipment safely, work cooperatively with staff, and maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: To produce diagnostic ultrasound images in an acceptable and high quality manner to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist Consult with physicians and radiologists Take calls during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Adhere to the ALARA principle Follow all safety requirements and regulations that pertain to service performed by the department Maintain radiology images Maintain radiology reports and ensure the reports get to the ordering physician Responsible for the procurement, storage, and utilization of supplies Keeps up to date with new procedures, equipment, and methods Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies Performs other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledgeable of functions of ultrasound Ability to set up and operate equipment safely and properly Ability to work with physicians, radiologists, cardiologists, patients, staff, and coworkers Work closely and cooperatively with department personnel, the public, and other staff Keep hospital and patient information in a confidential manner Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.
Minimum Job Requirements Must have graduated from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Program, an accredited radiology program or began doing ultrasound prior to 2000 and be a registered ARDMS sonographer planning to become certified in the immediate future.