What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician position at Memorial Health University Medical Center?
Overview
Using independent judgment, perform a variety of procedures utilizing sonography equipment.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Schedule
Full Time, Night Shift
8 : 30PM-7 : 00AM
Weekends as needed
20,000 Sign-on Bonus
Qualifications
Education :
Completion of an approved ultrasound program required.
Licensure / Certification / Registry :
Licensed by ARDMS or ARRT as either a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and / or as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) required.
BLS CPR certification required.
Experience :
A minimum of 2 years experience in diagnostic ultrasound preferred. Extensive experience with ultrasound equipment in terms of product evaluation, troubleshooting and quality control required.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular exams on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound, interventional ultrasound and sonographic vascular procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) both in the department and bedside via portable Sonography as needed, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Perform a variety of diagnostic ultrasound procedures in surgical environment according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
- Perform Transcranial Doppler Exams.
- Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values :
- SAFETY : Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
- COURTESY : Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
- QUALITY : Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
- EFFICIENCY : Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
- Maintain technical skills relating to imaging factors.
- Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
- Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required.
- Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual.
- Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operations of the department.
- Ensure proper recording and transmission of patient information.
- Comply with department procedures regarding employee / patient incident reports.
- Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases.
- Participate in continuing education, meet requirements for all mandatory inservices and maintain knowledge of current and new technology.
- Capable of working independently and provide guidance to Level I Sonographer.
- Coordinate daily patient flow within the department.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
