Ultrasound Technologist II - Weekends

About the role

Using ultrasound/sonography equipment and standards, the Ultrasound Imaging Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. This role ensures effective, safe use of equipment and drives optimal care outcomes by interviewing and preparing patients with an in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts sonography/ultrasound screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, engaging with radiologists when orders are unclear, complex, or warrant deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may require a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology, and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam, set expectations, and calm patients for effective imaging.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned.
• Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role, three (3) years of which must be specifically in ultrasound/sonography.
• Registration as an Ultrasound/Sonography technologist from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Good understanding of human anatomy—can be established through education or experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Preferred: Additional continuing education registration in sonography specializations such as a vascular technologist (RVT) as administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Schedule

• Weekends: Either Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
• Days: 3 - 12 hour shifts.

Work Type: Full Time, Onsite
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day