Ultrasound Technologist

About the role

The Sonographer, specializing in either Cardiac, Vascular, or General areas, performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures. This position operates a variety of sophisticated ultrasonic imaging units and follows established protocols and care standards to ensure improved patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of sophisticated ultrasonic imaging units
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to the modality specialized in
• Read and report images for identification, technique, and completeness according to governing body standards
• Acquire necessary skills to perform new ultrasonic examinations and modalities
• Provide training to new department staff members and sonography students
• Participate in educational sessions and contribute technical and professional knowledge to students, allied health professionals, and physicians
• Perform invasive techniques as required, such as using approved contrast agents or agitated saline for cardiac ultrasound, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and biopsy exams for general ultrasound, and line placement and thrombin injection exams for vascular ultrasound
• Participate in accreditation and re-accreditation application processes for each respective modality
• Perform other duties or assignments as requested by the department supervisor, including checking code blue carts, eye wash stations, blanket warmers, refrigerators, cleaning and maintaining equipment and the lab
• Apply technical skills to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment
• Mentor Ultrasound Students from a CAAHEP program

Requirements

• Active registry with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (offering, RCS, or RVS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RDMS, RVT, RDCS,) in the specialty of Adult or Pediatric echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology required
• Active ARDMS Registry in Abdomen or OB/GYN required
• RVT registry also preferred
• CPR certification upon hire
• AHA BLS within 60 days of hire
• Computer / Typing skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.