Patient Care Tech PRN Days

The Registered Ultrasound Technologist provides timely and efficient imaging services to all patients in all settings served by Imaging Services, following the Imaging Services Policy and Procedure Manual. The role includes holiday work, rotating on‑call emergency procedures after hours, administrative assistance, and participation in educational and orientation programs while functioning as a team member throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to all patients according to Imaging Services policy, procedure, and patient‑care standards.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and competence in the operation of sonography equipment.
• Produce diagnostic medical, cardiac, and vascular sonography in accordance with policy, procedure, and patient‑care standards.
• Identify abnormalities and report findings to a radiologist in a timely manner.
• Perform imaging procedures independently: interpret orders, assess patients, complete paperwork, position patients, select appropriate equipment and supplies, choose accurate technique factors, and process/prepare films for interpretation.
• Assist the radiologist during special procedures requiring sterile technique.
• Generate patient requisitions through order entry, assign x‑ray numbers, mark films with correct patient information, pull and file folders, file reports, and acknowledge patient charges.
• Transport patients as needed to and from the Imaging Services department.
• Take directions from physicians and supervisors and follow through concisely to promote efficiency.
• Assist in assigned administrative tasks and maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs.
• Work holidays and rotate on‑call for emergency procedures after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned and work collaboratively as a team member within the entire facility.

Requirements

• Registry eligible with the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) – required.
• Complete the physics exam and one specialty registry within one year of hire.
• Completed all required coursework from an accredited institution recognized by the ARDMS.
• Proficiency in vascular, abdominal, obstetric (OB), echocardiography (ECHO), and small‑parts imaging.
• BLS healthcare certification required within 30 days of hire.