ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Description

Job Summary / Overall Objectives

Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.

Confirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.

Assures the proper screening protocol is completed.

Provides information to the patient about the procedure.

Verifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have.

Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.

Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.

Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.

Assesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications and insufficient patient preparation.

Selects appropriate ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques based on the age and size of the patient and the objective of the exam to optimize the procedure and minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy.

Obtains optimum images during scan.

Adjusts as needed to better visualize the anatomy or pathology according to established protocols and guidelines.

Sends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.

Acts based on patient and procedural variances.

Notifies appropriate healthcare provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on findings and patient condition.

Initiates additional scanning techniques for further investigation of area of interest.

Collects and documents additional images and patient data as needed.

Provides the interpreting physician with a summary of findings according to hospital protocol.

Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.

Verifies correct order is entered into HIS / RIS.

Documents appropriate patient history into PACS system.

Documents any exceptions to the established guidelines.

Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.

Works with centralized scheduling, nursing units and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.

Responds to emergency call per department procedures.

Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.

Performs daily QC on equipment.

Assures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.

Reports equipment malfunction to service provider and supervisor.

Implements downtime procedures when necessary.

Coordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.

Initiates established downtime procedures during HIS / RIS and PACS downtime.

Attends department meetings / reviews minutes as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Completion of CAAHEP accredited Medical Ultrasound Program

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

License, Certification & Clearances

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

Current registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with 1 certifications of the following : Abdominal, Vascular, OB / GYN, Breast, or Nuchal Translucency.

Act 33 clearance

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work Environment

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Physical Demands / Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hrs / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is require