The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing general and vascular ultrasound exams while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They must also manage exam documentation, review images on PACS for quality, and maintain the cleanliness of the ultrasound equipment and room.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or a Registered Vascular Technologist, with a temporary North Dakota license accepted prior to the start date. A minimum of one year of related experience is preferred, and the role requires proficiency in English.
professional certificateBasic Life SupportPACSPatient safetyEquipment maintenanceMedical documentationPatient positioningDiagnostic medical sonographyUltrasound imagingVascular ultrasound
Job description
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Location
Altru Hospital |
Devils
Lake 1031 7th
Street
Northeast
Devils
Lake,
ND 58301
Pay
Range: $33.80 - $50.69
Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. This position reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. The Ultrasound Technologist efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room and demonstrates regard for patient's safety and comfort.
Essential
Job
Functions: Performs general or vascular ultrasound exams. Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information prior to the ultrasound procedure. Reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness. Completes proper paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. Efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room, including cleaning and stocking their room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams off the machine daily. Demonstrates regard for patients’ safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization and positioning of patient. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification
Sonographer | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Sonographer | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) | American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) | Within 24 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date |
Learning
Management
System
Notes: Must be a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Temporary
ND license accepted prior to start
Work
Experience:
Preferred:
A minimum of 1 year
Related
Experience
Language
Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical
Demands :
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Not Applicable
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight
Demands:
Lift
Floor to
Waist
Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer:
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working
Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme
Temperature:
Not
Applicable
Driving
Requirement
Benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Education assistance
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health plan
Definitions:
Professional
Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent
Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional
Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent
Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving
Requirement for this position:
Infrequent
Driver
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