Ultrasound Technologist - part time, varied shifts

Essential Functions

• Perform all diagnostic Ultrasound procedures through proper technique selection according to department policy and procedure.
• This includes providing Ultrasound services on weekends, holidays, and call as scheduled.
• Patient care includes care for patients in the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Receives requests, checking for special instructions from the requesting physicians, consults with Radiologists as necessary.
• Greets patients and actively identifies patient to ensure correct patient and procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient and family.
• Completes required documentation of patient history.
• Completes examination and billing as required.
• Documents technical observations for each procedure and obtains assistance as needed.
• Evaluate, synthesize, and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.
• Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
• Follow established departmental procedures. Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed.
• Integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
• Recognize and adapt to the needs of patients with varying cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• May be required to travel to various site locations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Certified by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in in Physics (SPI,) OB/GYN, and ABD within eighteen (18) months of placement in position.
• In compliance with ARDMS and/or ARRT continuing education requirements.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Exceptional professional communication with patients.
• Exceptional patient care skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong eye-hand coordination.
• Valid driver's license may be required (based upon position assignment).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional ARDMS specialty registries are encouraged.
• Two years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Certified by the ARDMS (American Registry of Medical Sonographers) in Vascular Technology (RVT).
• Bilingual in Spanish.