Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams according to department protocol of the following examinations: abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, endovaginal, superficial small parts, vascular, neonatal brain, portable and invasive special procedures.
• Uses the ultrasound system, instrument controls, keyboard functions, transducers, and laser imagers.
• Images of the anatomical structures in the region of interest, utilizing knowledge of gross human and sectional anatomy.
• Recognizes the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissue structures and provides the best image quality for documentation.
• Knows physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology to: Obtain and evaluate pertinent patient history and physical findings that may affect the sonographic examination.
• Reviews image documentation and related data from current and previous examinations to produce a written record summary of technical findings, including relevant interval changes for the interpreting physician's reference.
• Evaluates ultrasound images for technical quality, and use sound judgment to adjust instrument controls to optimize image quality.
• Recognizes acoustic artifacts and takes appropriate action to reduce or eliminate them from the image.
• Minimizes patient exposure to acoustic energy.
• Evaluates requisitions for appropriate history and clinical information.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and hazards to the supervisor.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
• Affords assistance in training radiology residents in performing ultrasound examinations.
• Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
• Spending more than 90% of time working on productive tasks, without prompting from the supervisor.
• Fulfills Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
• Attends yearly "Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA" inservice.
• Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital-wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
• Maintains active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) at time of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
• Preferred: Associates degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Experience: Preferred: Two years of ultrasound experience
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

Pay Range

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.