Ultrasound Tech PRN

Essential Functions

• Provides care to all patients according to Imaging Services policy and procedure and patient care standards.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and competence in the operation of Sonography.
• Ability to produce diagnostic medical, cardiac, and vascular Sonography according to policy and procedure and patient care standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in identifying abnormalities and reports findings to a radiologist in a timely manner.
• Performs imaging procedures independently by interpreting the order, assessing the patient, completing necessary paperwork, positioning the patient, selecting appropriate equipment and supplies, selecting accurate technique factors, processing and preparing films for interpretation.
• Absists the radiologist during special procedures requiring sterile technique.
• Generates patient requisitions through order entry, assigns x-ray numbers, marking the film with the correct patient information, pulling folders, filing reports, flying folders, and acknowledging patient charges.
• Transportation of patients as needed to and from the Imaging services department.
• Ability to take directions from physicians and supervisors and follow through in a concise manner, which promotes efficiency.

Licensures & Experience

• Registry eligible with the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) required.
• Technologist must complete the physics and one specialty registry within one year of hire date.
• Must have completed all required course work from an accredited institution recognized by the ARDMS.
• Must be proficient in Vascular, abdominal, OB, ECHO, and small parts imaging.
• BLS healthcare required within 30 days of hire.