ULTRASOUND TECH REG

Position Summary

Provide diagnostic ultrasound imaging.

Calibrates, adjusts and maintains imaging equipment and reports equipment failures.

Consistently meets standards as determined by MD interpreting the images.

Adheres to hospital policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to the imaging services.

Keeps abreast of new and approved methods of imaging through independent study and continuing education;

Affords assistance to physicians, nurses and other sonographers.

Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses and other sonographers.

Affords assistance in the collection of quality assurance data.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with transporting of patients when needed;
• Restocks and orders of supplies;
• Other duties as assigned.

Health/Safety/Competence

• Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
• Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned.
• Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Education/Knowledge/Skills

• Must have the education and experience qualifications that meet requirements for certification as a Sonographer with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• If employed in MMC Ultrasound department Clinical training appropriate to the specified modality and either ARDMS registered in two (2) modalities; OR Three (3) years clinical ultrasound experience; plus either ARDMS registered in any single modality, or CCI registry-level credential, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist with ultrasound-specific registry ARRT(S) or ARRT(VS).
• If employed in MMC Cardiac Diagnostic department Minimum of two years’ experience in vascular diagnostics. Preference may be given to individuals with experience in a hospital setting.

Licenses/Certifications

• ARDMS, ARRT(S), ARRT (VS), or CCI registry-level credential.
• If not currently registered, must obtain registry within 180 days (6 months) of start date in the assigned modality.
• Must be registered and maintain registry if employed in the Cardio-Diagnostic department.
• Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).