What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Mahaska Health?
At Mahaska Health, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Technologist) provides patient care and technical skills in the operation of ultrasound diagnostic equipment for diagnostic and evaluation purposes.
10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Hiring for : Full-time & Part-time
Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to :
- Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by accurately assessing patient's needs and providing patient education.
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
- Operates ultrasound equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring quality images.
- Assists radiologists and qualified providers with special procedures (biopsies, aspiration, etc.).
- Follows protocols established by a radiologist for each ultrasound procedure.
- Prepares patient's images for interpretation by radiologists.
- Confirms patient identification by two patient identifiers.
- As necessary, consult with a radiologist and / or other providers regarding procedures.
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies, and monitors outdated.
- Report equipment failures to the appropriate staff member.
- Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination.
- Checks for proper orders, lab results, signed informed consents, and patient preps for all ultrasound procedures.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
- Willingness to adapt to changes in workload, procedures, and schedule.
- Additional duties assigned.
Requirements include but are not limited to :
