US Technologist

Basic Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor Retirement
• Profit Sharing Retirement
• Supplemental (Aflac)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay (+bonuses if working the holiday)
• Scrub allowance
• Licensure reimbursement

  Job Knowledge

  This position is responsible for utilizing ultrasound equipment to assist in the diagnosis of various medical conditions for patients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

  • Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
  • Explains the procedure to patients in a way they will understand.
  • Records any medical history that may be relevant to the exam.
  • Obtains and provides diagnostic images, measurements, and preliminary reports of patients of all ages for review by the Radiologist.
  • Maintains HIPAA compliance.
  • Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
  • Assist Radiologist with ultrasound guided procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Education

    Associate or bachelor’s degree in sonography from accredited school preferred. On the job training in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions, and the Armed Forces accepted.

    Experience

    No minimum experience required.

    Other Requirements

    • ARDMS registered preferred, registry eligible conditional and maintains ongoing CEU’s as applicable.
    • Basic Life Support required.
    • Flexibility to work varying shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
    • Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and Banner Wyoming Medical Center and applicable agencies.
    • Must continue to be in compliance with all requirements.
    • State licensure, CMEs , HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, SAMS,

    Knowledge

    • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, patient care, and medical ethics.
    • Working knowledge in abdominal, obgyn, breast, vascular, pediatrics, and emergent exams.
    • Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.

    Skills

    • Clear communication and interpersonal interactions.
    • Attention to detail and ability to focus in a fast paced environment.
    • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
    • Technical competency.

    Abilities

    • Explain technical procedures to patients in a user-friendly manner.
    • Calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
    • Use correct body mechanics/ergonomics to assist patients appropriately and safely.
    • Work both in a team setting as well as independently with minimal supervision.
    • Multi-task efficiently and effectively.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.
    • Competently use Microsoft Office.

    Equipment Operated

    • Variety of ultrasound machines
    • Trophon EPR
    • ABI machine
    • Variety of PACS
    • RIS systems

    Work Environment

    Both the outpatient and inpatient setting including portable exams and OR procedures. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings is possible.

    Physical Requirements

    • Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Sonographer such as standing for long periods. May have to lift/turn disabled patients.
    • Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving ability to see and touch machines clearly and function buttons on machine, standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.