Ultrasound Technologist

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Ultrasound Technologist

Quick overview

Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations and vascular studies on patients of all ages to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment. Maintains equipment, ensures quality control, and provides patient education while maintaining a sterile and orderly work environment.

Requirements summary

Requires completion of an approved diagnostic ultrasound program or equivalent experience and active registration with the ARDMS. Must possess CPR certification and the ability to handle a fast-paced medical environment with physical mobility requirements.

professional certificateCommunicationPACSEPICPatient careQuality controlClinical documentationPower DopplerEquipment calibrationSterile techniqueRadiology information systemsDiagnostic ultrasoundColor flow DopplerDuplex ultrasoundVascular studiesGray scale imaging

Job description

Ultrasound Technologist Location

Coldwater,
MI
Schedule:
Full-Time, 60 hours per pay period
Job
Summary: Under the direction of a Radiologist and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations and vascular studies with independent judgement, initiative, and ingenuity. Such imaging is performed on internal organs, tissues, and/or blood vessels in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries.

Duties

Independently performs Ultrasound procedures in an efficient, productive manner while following established protocols using gray scale, color flow, power Doppler and duplex while ensuring highest possible technical quality.
Maintains proficiency in the utilization of all diagnostic ultrasound systems and the performance of all technical procedures. Maintains and documents quality control and calibration of ultrasound systems. Checks equipment and ensures safe, efficient operating conditions and reports all equipment malfunctions. Utilizes all computerized Radiology Information Systems. (EPIC, PACS, etc.) in appropriate, accurate manner.
Demonstrates a high level of care, courtesy, and cooperation. Educates patients about their procedure and ensures patients and their families’ comfort and needs are appropriately addressed in a dignified, confidential manner.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency in imaging procedures on patients of all ages including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Demonstrates ability to differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes, to recognize electronic equipment limitations, and to evaluate a diagnostic scan.
Assists physicians in physician-performed ultrasound guided procedures while maintaining a sterile environment. Assists with training/education/evaluation of student/new sonographers.
Ensures that patient care and staff work areas are clean, orderly, and appropriately stocked. Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area and assures that transducers are appropriately cleaned/ disinfected and stored properly. Demonstrates awareness of safety standards for self and assigned area.
Required to take call on a rotational schedule; may be required to work off shift, weekends, and/or off site. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned or requested. Including, but not limited to, filing, answering phones, calling reports, transporting patients, burning discs, etc.