Ultrasound Technologist

Requirements

• Select and examine images, search for differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
• Present the sonograms and preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Complete the appropriate documentation and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Maintain and clean the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.
• Select and examine images, search for differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
• Present the sonograms and preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Complete the appropriate documentation and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Aid in the care and handling of equipment including maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical care as needed, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.
• Select and examine images, search for differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
• Present the sonograms and preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Complete the appropriate documentation and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Aid in the care and handling of equipment including maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical care as needed, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.
• Select and examine images, search for differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
• Present the sonograms and preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Complete the appropriate documentation and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Aid in the care and handling of equipment including maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical care as needed, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.
• Select and examine images, search for differences between healthy and pathological areas and determine if the scope of the exam should be extended based on preliminary findings.
• Present the sonograms and preliminary findings to Physicians.
• Complete the appropriate documentation and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist Physicians and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Aid in the care and handling of equipment including maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Perform medical care as needed, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs and giving emergency treatments.

Qualifications

• Registration with one of the two recognized medical diagnostic sonography organizations is preferred: The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Current R.D.M.S. Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of database management.
• Knowledge and ability to navigate EMR system.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare coding systems, and clinics functions.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and other third-party payer’s guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Customer-oriented with ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of physicians, managers, patients, family members, and the general public.
• Ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way.
• Ability to operate imaging technology and machinery.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.

Education

• Associate degree in Ultrasound Technology required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound Technician Program required.

Experience

• Previous Ultrasound Technologist experience strongly preferred- six months to one year related experience preferred.
• New grads will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Carrying Weight Frequency: 1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%.
• Pushing/Pulling Frequency: 1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%.
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency: Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%; Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%; Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%; Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%.