Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

Performs ultrasound examinations. Calibrates equipment, as needed. Coordinates ultrasound activities and patient flow with Supervisors and the Control Office.

• Job Responsibility
• Performs all Ultrasound examinations presently being offered at Southside Hospital.
• Orients new Ultrasound Technologists and students and evaluates them.
• Participates in quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Keeps the room in an orderly fashion.
• Works with the Radiologists with new concepts in Ultrasound.
• Keeps records and provides census information.
• Processes and oversees processing of films.
• Calibrates equipment and camera as needed.
• Assigns patients to come down to the Department.
• Assigns other duties as needed for the proper flow of patients.
• Coordinates and schedules all patients in Ultrasound with the Control Office.
• Works cooperatively and maintains ethical relationships with all patients and personnel in the proper conduct of the Department.
• Maintains proficiency and understanding in the treatment and care of infant, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Sends exams to PACS archive.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

• Job Qualification
• Graduate of an accredited medical sonography program, required.
• Registry in a specific sonography specialty appropriate to the position with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), required.
• Experience in sonography specialty appropriate to the position, required.
• Hospital experience in general ultrasound, preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).