What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technician position at Northshore Health Centers Inc?
Summary/Objective
The Ultrasound Technician operates diagnostic imaging equipment, and performs diagnostic imaging procedures to assist Providers in treating & diagnosis patients. The Radiology Technologist documents outcomes and presents imaging results to the Provider for interpretation.
Essential Functions
- Explains procedures to the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Records any relevant medical history.
- Moves ultrasound equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
- Practices radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, and patient shielding skills.
- Follows prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
- Selects length and intensity of radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on an individual basis.
- Examines radiographic digital images for image quality.
- Ensures equipment is in proper working order at all times.
- Maintains x-ray rooms and work areas. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies, cleans and maintains ultrasound equipment.
- Performs all required quality assurance testing to comply with State requirements/regulations
- Complies with all regulatory regulations, including NorthShore Health Centers Policies and Procedures, and Indiana State Department of Health regulations.
- Complies with OSHA, universal precautions, and Exposure Control Plan.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Processes routine paperwork.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Prepares all required reports and data pursuant to State requirements.
- Assists with departmental Quality Assurance reporting.
- Attends in-services, meetings, and mandatory training as required. Execute verbal and/or written specific assigned tasks requiring similar or lesser skills and abilities some of which are continuing while others are occasional in nature.
- These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The position will include other duties as assigned and duties are subject to change at management's discretion.
Competencies
- Planning and strategic foresight
- Responsible Decision Making
- Integrity and accountability
- Innovation and creativity
- Adaptive and flexible
- Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Empathy
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.
Travel
Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position.
Role Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have reliable transportation
- Licensed Rad Tech in the State of Indiana
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certified CPR Certification
Preferred Experience Requirements
Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.
Minimum Education Requirements
Associates degree in Radiography
Preferred Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Radiography
Required Skills
- Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
- Practiced at organization and planning
- Employ Critical thinking and problem solving
- Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence
- Ethical reasoning and decision-making
- Strong attention to detail
- Receptive and responsive to feedback
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, and to work both day/evening/weekend shifts. Work may include hand dexterity as well as the need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
