Ultrasound Tech

Job Name: Ultrasound Tech

Location: Sitka, AK 99835

Fulltime/Permanent

Shift Information: Days, Full Time

Salary Range/Rate: $87,000.00 to $110,000.00/Per Year

Department/Unit : Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts

Position Summary : **

The Sonographer must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients’ service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area/department’s policies and procedures.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

AGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT

• Newborn - Birth through 1 Month
• Infant - 1 Month through 5 years
• School Age - 6 years through 12 years
• Adolescent/Teenager - 13 years through 17 years
• Young Adult - 18 years through 34 years
• Middle Adult - 35 years through 50 years
• Mature Adult - 51 years through 69 years
• Geriatric Adult - 70 years

CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS

• Employee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

• Employee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must provide Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• Performs diagnostic medical sonography within department and other areas.
• Maintains patient records and files.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
• Pursues continuing education.
• Transfers patient to and from imaging.
• In absence of supervisor, can assume responsibility of department.
• Rotates shifts as required.
• Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• Follows policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
• Assists in general hygiene of department and self.
• Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
• Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
• Must be able to perform duties in two fields of ultrasound (General and vascular, or Cardiac)
• Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.

ULTRASOUND

• Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.
• Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements.
• Responsible for care of transducers.
• Responsible for neatness of work area.
• Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure
• Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures.
• Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area.
• Consult with referring physicians.
• Care of Trophon station.
• Assists with all efforts to obtain accreditations.
• Actively pursues education in a changing field.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current ARDMS in one category

Experience Required

• Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Tech I – ARDMS in one modality (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)
• Tech II – ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)
• Tech III – ARDMS categories in three modalities (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)
• Tech IV – ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)

Travel Required: Travel may be required to provide services to various SEARHC sites.

Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Thanks & Regards,

John Terry

Cell: 1-281-809-6173

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Sitka, AK 99835 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sitka, AK 99835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $87,000 - $110,000