Ultrasound Technologist

About the Role

Performs high-quality diagnostic ultrasound exams in accordance with provider orders and established protocols. This role involves working with patients across all age groups, from infant through geriatric, and requires a professional, calming demeanor when handling sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness and obtains necessary clinical history prior to scanning.
• Positions patients and equipment appropriately and manipulates transducers and technical factors to acquire optimal images, waveforms, heart rates, and other diagnostic data.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.
• Explains procedures to patients, ensuring comfort, cooperation, and privacy throughout the exam. Educates patients about the exam and complete all exams in a timely manner, maintaining workflow and minimizing empty table time.
• Operates all imaging equipment safely and properly, including scanners, injectors, and monitors, adapting protocols for patients of all ages.
• Practices infection control standards and using approved PPE and disinfectant agents.
• Follows department protocols for patient identification, informed consent, and time-out procedures prior to starting exams.
• Positions patients accurately and comfortably, using immobilization devices when necessary.
• Collaborates with radiologists and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate imaging and continuity of patient care.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks. Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Acquires and analyzes ultrasound images and data, providing complete and high-quality studies for radiologist interpretation.
• Completes the ultrasound technologist worksheet with accurate, clear, and concise documentation of exam findings to support radiologist review and dictation.
• Sterilizes transducers as needed to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Graduate from an accredited program.
• Detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics as well as cross-sectional and vascular anatomy and Doppler techniques in order to perform independent procedures to Radiologist standards.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Patient care and communication skills to effectively deal with patients across all age groups from infant through geriatric, including handling sensitive issues in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining a calming and professional disposition at all times. Must be able to communicate effectively about the procedure and handle patient questions, especially regarding visible examinations such as fetal ultrasounds.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• Ability to learn and use Radiology software packages and PACS applications, with the ability to quickly adapt to departmental policies and procedures.
• Must maintain responsibility for continuing education and annual education requirements and keep all required registries and licenses up to date to perform imaging procedures.
• Ability to perform various ultrasound procedures independently without constant supervision and must demonstrate appropriate technical skills in Ultrasound.
• Ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas and have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, sound judgment, and initiative. Must be familiar with age-specific criteria and demonstrate competency in all applicable areas.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required, with the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree.
• Technical/Vocational School.
• 1+ years of work experience.
• Experience with specialized sonographic procedures such as Breast, Prostate, OR ultrasound imaging, as well as expertise in Pediatric, Neuro, and Vascular sonography.
• Additional languages.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (required)
• One of the following is required:
  • Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
  • Registered Technologist - Vascular Sonography RT(VS)(ARRT))
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN)
  • Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS)
  • Registered Technologist - Breast Sonography RT(BS)(ARRT))

Schedule

PRN, Day shift.

Pay

$32.53 - $60.50