Ultrasound Technologist - Sound Health Imaging

Job Summary

Verifies patient identification and correlates exam with clinical history and presentation. Explains examination and procedures to patients and addresses concerns. Performs ultrasonic imaging, measurements, and documentation. Prepares and obtains supplies for procedures. Ensures patient safety and follows protocols. Participates in patient scheduling, CQI/QA, and department projects.

Shift Times

Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 5pm

Status

Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Patient Safety

Each staff member is responsible for overall patient safety and preventing hazards.

Patient Schedules

Absorbs add-on exams into daily schedules as per referring physicians and patients.

Protocols

Staff may assist in developing, implementing, changing, and updating protocols.

CQI & QA

Participates in CQI and QA yearly plans and activities (approved by Director).

Patient Experience

Improves patient experience and satisfaction scores for the modality and department.

Staffing & Scheduling

Assists in creating staffing schedules that meet physician and patient needs, and adheres to productivity standards and budgets.

PACS

Ensures timely and quality image transfers to PACS and collaborates with the PACS Administrator on issues.

Staff Training/Orientation

Participates in training new employees and assists in developing new hire orientation functions.

Staff Development

Teaches or improves skills to co-workers.

Regulatory Compliance

Trains and prepares for compliance with DNV, CMS, and other regulatory agencies. Practices within defined scopes set by CMS, ARDMS, SDMS, ARRT, and ASRT.

Equipment Maintenance

Communicates issues affecting equipment operation and makes necessary vendor or biomedical calls for support.

Department Projects

Participates in ACR accreditation, Quality and Performance Improvement Initiatives, and promotes the department to physicians, community, and patients.

Inventory

Assists in ordering and managing inventory.

Modality Liaison

Communicates positively and professionally with other modalities, nursing, ED, scheduling, admitting, physicians, and transporters to ensure smooth patient care.

Positive, Encouraging, Promotional

Models positive interactions, encourages actions, and promotes co-workers, hospital, and medical group.

Other Assignments

Performs other tasks as requested by leadership team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Ultrasound technology
• Knowledge in all aspects of ultrasonography, including vascular, abdominal, OB/GYN, and interventional work
• Ability to work with all ultrasound equipment competently
• Registered by the ARDMS in either Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular (strongly preferred)
• Additional compensation for needed registries, as determined by the Director of Diagnostic Imaging and People Services
• Current BLS required