Ultrasound Technologist - Vascular

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies.

Essential Functions

• Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines (60‑75% of time). Includes communicating the exam procedure, obtaining consent, assessing patient history, assembling chart, entering information into PACS/EMR, and recording studies for review.
• Completes patient billing accurately and timely (5% of time). Enters charges daily with minimal errors, prints reports, and verifies correct account numbers and procedure codes.
• Supports department goals and development of new programs (5% of time). Participates in development and evaluation of new diagnostic testing procedures and equipment, educates residents and staff, pursues continuing education, and participates in research studies.
• Practices safety and infection control (3‑5% of time). Uses universal precautions, disposes of hazardous waste, disinfects equipment, maintains a safe environment, adheres to dress code and ID badge policy, reports risk management concerns, and completes mandatory safety training.
• Provides service excellence (2‑5% of time). Demonstrates care and courtesy, communicates effectively, maintains confidentiality, collaborates with staff, minimizes overtime and supplies costs, and attends required meetings.
• Participates in performance improvement (2‑3% of time). Assists with data collection for the PI program, utilizes resources wisely, and recommends efficiency improvements.
• Delivers age‑appropriate care (1% of time). Applies knowledge of growth and development, assesses age‑specific data, involves families, and provides appropriate services.
• Provides specialized care for high‑risk patients (<1% of time). Includes restraint care, pain management, and abuse assessment following hospital policies.
• Assists with day‑to‑day department operations (1‑3% of time). Uses work order system, retrieves archived studies, performs clerical duties, and participates in safety and infection control surveys.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an approved Associate of Science program in Medical Sonography, or scheduled to graduate from an approved Bachelor of Science program with RDMS (AS) certification.
• 2‑5 years of experience in abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast, and obstetrics & gynecology ultrasound preferred.

Licensure / Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire (American Heart Association).
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) specialty within 12 months of hire (ARDMS). Additional certifications may include RDMS with Breast (BR), Pediatric Sonography (PS), Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Skills

• Proficiency with various ultrasound and Doppler equipment.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and PACS systems.
• Computer skills for billing, report printing, and digital archiving.
• Ability to compile statistics and paperwork for medical records.
• Telephone etiquette and use of hospital telephone system.
• Operation of standard office equipment (copy machine, digital archiving tools).

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and chemical disinfectants.
• Exposure to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
• Occasional unpleasant patient or unit elements and unpredictable situations.
• May require handling emergency or crisis situations and rotating call duties.

Physical Requirements

• Lifts, positions, pushes, or transfers patients (occasionally exceeding 350 lb).
• Periodic heavy effort (lifting/carrying up to 50 lb) and moving heavy equipment/supplies (up to 400 lb).
• Prolonged standing, walking, or sitting; frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and intermittent exertion during studies.

Vision and Hearing Requirements

• Visual acuity sufficient to focus at close range (20 inches), distinguish subtle shades of gray and colors, and adjust to varying lighting conditions.
• Auditory ability to distinguish varying tones/pitches of audible signals.

Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin.