What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Cherry County Hospital?
Description
Job title
Ultrasound Technologist
Reports to
Radiology Supervisor
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist, under the direction of a physician and general supervision of the supervising technologist, performs ultrasound procedures in Diagnostic areas. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative, in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis for Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.
Duties and Responsibilities- Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- To produce diagnostic ultrasound images in an acceptable and high quality manner to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist
- Consult with physicians and radiologists
- Take calls during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Adhere to the ALARA principle
- Follow all safety requirements and regulations that pertain to service performed by the department
- Maintain radiology images
- Maintain radiology reports and ensure the reports get to the ordering physician
- Responsible for the procurement, storage, and utilization of supplies
- Keeps up to date with new procedures, equipment, and methods
- Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
- Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
- Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required
- Knowledgeable of functions of ultrasound
- Ability to set up and operate equipment safely and properly
- Ability to work with physicians, radiologists, cardiologists, patients, staff, and coworkers
- Work closely and cooperatively with department personnel, the public, and other staff
- Keep hospital and patient information in a confidential manner
- Must be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Physical demands require being able to transport patients in wheelchairs and on gurneys
- Able to complete patient transfers in and out of wheelchairs and on and off gurneys
- Ability to push portable ultrasound and EKG machine
- Requires use of arms, legs, back, and eyes, which could cause strain
- Regularly involves the potential for exposure to hazardous materials such as contaminated body fluids
- Must possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions, hospital policies and procedures
Direct reports
Radiology Supervisor
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Requirements
Minimum Job Requirements
- Must have graduated from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification Program, an accredited radiology program or began doing ultrasound prior to 2000 and be a registered ARDMS sonographer planning to become certified in the immediate future.
