Ultrasound Technologist

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care.

Required Licenses and Certifications A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required)

• Functional Accountabilities Ultrasound Scanning Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.
• Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain.
• Scale.
• Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such.
• Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.
• Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner .
• Quality Control Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.
• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment.
• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.
• Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment.
• Patient Care Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.
• Explain exam to patients/parents.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.
• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.
• Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site Clinical Safety Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
• Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.
• Practice personal radiation safety within the department.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork.
• Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

• Organizational Accountabilities Professional Development Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.