Ultrasound Technician (On-Call) (68263)

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families, creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.

About the role

The Ultrasound Technologist is a specialized tech who provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic general/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention to aid in better diagnosing of patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment - Perform patient interviews to gather medical history and relevant information, ensuring patient safety and proper procedure planning. Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented. Position patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Equipment Setup - Prepare and calibrate Ultrasound equipment, and ensure daily and weekly quality control measures are taken.
• Imaging Procedures and Optimization - Conduct imaging studies using various techniques and protocols. Adjust equipment settings to obtain clear and accurate images, optimizing image quality and ensuring diagnostic value. Works closely with the radiologists to perform proper diagnostic testing when abnormalities are identified.
• Data Analysis - Analyze acquired images and recordings to identify abnormalities, measurements, and anomalies. Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Documentation - Maintain detailed records of procedures, patient information, and image data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Communication - Collaborate with radiologists to discuss findings and help in the development of treatment plans and diagnoses. Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record orders from physicians in the patient record.
• Quality Assurance - Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks. Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the Ultrasound modality.
• Compliance - Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, policies, and protocols, including HIPAA regulations for patient privacy. Maintains adherence to all company policies related to Compliance.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's degree or higher in echocardiography or a related field from an accredited program.
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient diagnostic imaging facility or hospital required.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). BLS certification.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and cardiac pathophysiology.
• Proficiency in operating sonography equipment and software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Compassion and empathy in patient care.
• Knowledge of patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency with sonography equipment, eCW, PACS, Google Suite, Microsoft Office.
• Assists with other departmental duties and responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Financial Responsibilities

• This position does not currently handle physical money or negotiates contracts.

Budget Responsibilities

• This position does not have budget responsibilities.

Languages

• English
• Advanced Spanish
• Preferred Creole

Physical Demands

• Standing: Constantly
• Walking: Constantly
• Using hands to operate tools and equipment: Constantly
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force: Constantly
• Exerting 30 pounds of force: Frequently
• Exerting 50 pounds of force: Occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms: Constantly
• Bending: Constantly
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Pushing: Constantly
• Pulling: Constantly
• Close vision: Constantly
• Distance vision: Constantly
• Peripheral vision: Constantly
• Depth perception: Constantly
• Adjusting focus: Constantly

Environmental Conditions

• Inside: Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity.
• May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment.
• Subject to exposure to hazardous material.

Physical/Environmental Activities

• Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences): X
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity: X
• May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists: X
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment: X
• Subject to exposure to hazardous material: X