Ultrasound Technologist

Position Summary

To safely and efficiently acquire diagnostic ultrasounds and do so in a polite and professional manner.

Excellence in Practice

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures with correct positioning, technique, and equipment operations.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Delivers ultrasound exams and procedures in an efficient and timely manner.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses; sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information, medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Affords assistance to Radiologist with procedures, such as biopsies, as necessary.
• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
• Reports all equipment problems to appropriate personnel i.e. radiology manager.
• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms.
• Coordination with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
• Performs related duties as required i.e. filing, answering phones, scheduling patients, ordering supplies, stocking supplies, cleaning, etc.
• Uses proper mode of transport for patients.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
• Cooperates with other personnel in the proper conduct of the department to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient overall department.
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
• Cooperates in the schedule to ensure sufficient staffing.
• Covers workload coverage with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk.
• Assists, as directed by the Radiology Manager, in all phases of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
• Administers oral, rectal and IV contrast as directed by radiologist and/or policy demonstrating knowledge of purpose, dosage, route and adverse reactions.
• Cooperates with cross training efforts for other technologists as directed by radiology manager under state and national regulatory rules.

Requirements

• Successfully completed and graduated from an approved school of Ultrasound or radiologic technology.
• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Maintain registration with ARDMS.
• Maintain license with North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy state board.

Experience

• At least 2 years experience in Ultrasound including but not limited to general, OB/Gyn, small parts and some vascular (carotid, venous, ABIs) ultrasound exams.
• Echocardiography experience a plus.