Ultrasound Technologist (Full-time, Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11pm)
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Perform high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations across various hospital departments and collaborate with radiologists and care teams. Responsibilities include operating ultrasound equipment, documenting exam details in medical records, and assisting with ultrasound-guided procedures.
The Ultrasound Technologist reports to the Ultrasound Supervisor and is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic ultrasound examinations in a hospital setting. This position provides direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, and procedural areas; operates ultrasound equipment according to established protocols; obtains diagnostic images for physician interpretation; and collaborates with radiologists, providers, nursing, and other members of the care team to support timely, safe, and patient-centered care. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with provider orders, department protocols, regulatory requirements, and established standards of practice. Review patient history, clinical indications, prior imaging, and exam orders to confirm appropriateness, medical necessity, and correct patient, procedure, and site prior to imaging. Prepare patients for ultrasound procedures by explaining the exam, answering questions within scope of practice, positioning patients appropriately, and maintaining patient privacy, comfort, and safety. Operate, adjust, and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while applying appropriate scanning techniques, image optimization, and anatomical knowledge. Perform a variety of general, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, abdominal, small parts, emergency, portable, and procedure-support ultrasound examinations based on competency, training, and department need. Recognize and communicate critical, urgent, or unexpected findings according to department policy and promptly escalate concerns to the radiologist, ordering provider, Ultrasound Supervisor, or appropriate clinical team member. Assist radiologists and providers with ultrasound-guided procedures by preparing equipment and supplies, maintaining sterile technique as applicable, supporting patient monitoring, and documenting required information. Accurately document exam information, patient responses, image labeling, procedure details, and required technical notes in the electronic medical record, radiology information system, and imaging systems. Maintain exam rooms, portable equipment, probes, supplies, and work areas in accordance with infection prevention, high-level disinfection, safety, and equipment quality standards. Participate in quality assurance activities, equipment performance checks, image quality review, patient safety initiatives, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement efforts within Imaging Services. Support department operations by assisting with workflow coordination, training and precepting team members or students as assigned, covering hospital and outpatient imaging needs, and participating in weekend, holiday, shift, and call coverage as required. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program or equivalent ultrasound training and clinical experience required. Licensure and Certifications: ARDMS certification required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by department policy. Current BLS/CPR certification required. Additional specialty registries may be required or preferred based on assigned modality, service line, or department need.
This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications
Requires graduation from an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program and current BLS/CPR certification. ARDMS certification is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe, with one year of acute care experience preferred.
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