Ultrasound Technologist, Duncan Regional Hospital

Responsibilities

• Performs general, OBGYN, and vascular ultrasound procedures.
• Provides imaging assistance to the radiologist for interventional ultrasound procedures.
• Reviews inpatient requisitions and prioritizes patient list in order of severity of illness, special procedures, special requests, and equipment availability.
• Revises patient schedule as new procedures are requested and circumstances change.
• Manages the procurement, storage, and routing of supplies for room preparation.
• Ensures reusable instruments are delivered to the appropriate department for sterilization.
• Ensures all instruments are decontaminated and stored using the appropriate processes, solutions, supplies, and equipment.
• Completes necessary procedures for sterilization per manufacturer instructions and hospital procedures.
• Prepares and documents sterilization process charts, logs, and records per hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Reviews patient’s relevant, previous imaging prior to exam.
• Interviews patient to acquire clinical history.
• Correlates physical findings with adjunct imaging modalities.
• Manages sterilization process for reusable instruments.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities.
• Adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Utilizes assistive devices for lifting as mandated.
• Maintains adherence to safety protocols at all times.
• Adheres to safety-sensitive position policies as defined by Oklahoma law.
• May have up to 6 months from date of hire or transfer to obtain ARDMS registration.
• May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a diagnostic medical sonography program accredited by CAAHEP required.
• 1 year of ultrasound experience preferred.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registration required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance required.
• Vaccinations required per DRH Policy.
• Medical and Religious Exemptions available upon request.