Ultrasound Tech

About the role

Performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.

Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.

Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.

Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.

Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.

Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.

Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.

Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.

Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.

Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.

Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Ultrasound exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Requirements

• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S).
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
• Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography (S).
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
• Registered in specialty within 12 months of employment in area of discipline.

Skills

• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and patient assessment.
• Experience with medical imaging software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document accurately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Pay

Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience.

Schedule

Evening shift.