Full-Time Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac exams under the direction of a physician for identification of abnormalities leading to patient diagnosis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of Ultrasound procedures that utilize high frequency sound waves to evaluate internal organs and vessels for the diagnosis of disease.
• Prepares exam room, obtains informed consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam.
• Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols, explains method of examination and positions patient.
• Assesses the patients status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patients on-going condition, and performs the necessary interventions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered, ensures quality images.
• Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners, documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately.
• Informs patient of physicians instructions or ancillary caregivers observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care.
• Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency.
• Ensures safe and effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift, monitors equipment reliability and safety.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS - Reg Cardiac Sonographer, required
• New graduate hires must obtain registry within 18 months of hire
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification, required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree, preferred
• One (1) year ultrasound experience, preferred