What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Tech position at San Carlos Healthcare Corporation?
The Ultrasound Technologist performs a variety of ultrasound procedures to assist in a diagnosis of disease or demonstrate principles of growth and development.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains patient history, performs ultrasound studies as ordered by healthcare provider and observes patient during studies
- Correlates clinical history, pertinent clinical data, lab tests and other ancillary diagnostic exams to obtain ultrasound exams of optimal value
- Recognizes and interprets diagnostic scans as appropriate
- Presents exams to Radiologist for final interpretation; records diagnostic results in medical record
- Assists patient to and from exam room/table; positions patient to ensure optimal results of procedure(s)
- Prepares patients for examination by explaining procedure(s) and study purpose
- Positions equipment and sets measurements and controls for appropriate density, details and contrast
- Assists maintain records and files to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements and regulatory standards
- Conducts training and in-services on equipment and procedures for students by demonstrating and teaching proper use and operation of equipment, anatomy and ultrasound physics
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment to provide for ongoing safe operations
- Performs and documents quality control activities, identifies and reports equipment for repair
- Maintains stock and inventory levels of supplies for procedures
- Actively participates in a variety of performance and quality improvement initiatives
- Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
- Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
- Performs all other duties as required
