Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer, Ultrasonographer)

Responsibilities

• Maintains in depth knowledge of ultrasound scanning and optimizing examination potential
• Collections and communicates all pertinent clinical information to the Radiologist
• Explains exams to the patients as well as proper patient preparation requirements
• Works closely with other department technologists and continues quality improvement activities on a daily basis
• Sets up radiographic suites and ensures that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment/supplies are present and available
• Prepares and administers contrast material orally, by enema, or under close supervision of radiologists, intravenously but not independently; as required by procedure or patient’s condition, monitors vital signs (blood pressure and heart rate), and reports any significant changes to a radiologist
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and transfers patients, supplies, and/or equipment as needed
• Performs related clerical duties such as sending images to PACS, archiving images, and case editing of computer requests and reports
• As required, maintains records and enters patient information into the computer through the use of the Radiology Veterans Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) package

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Registered or registry eligible in Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), shall have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the specialized modality and shall be able to work with minimal or no supervision- Note - Student internship and training time spent in a radiology setting does not count toward the two (2) years of experience
• Experience with Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS), experience with Agfa PACS is preferred but not required
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

Pay

Pay Range: $43.43 - $58.00 hourly