Ultrasound Tech

SUMMARY:

The Ultrasound Technologist performs duties under the direction of the Radiologist, Technical Director, and Lead/Chief Technologist. May perform other job related duties as necessary for the efficient operation of SDMI.

MINIMUM SKILLS, ABILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

·         A graduate from an accredited ultrasound school or sufficient job experience.

·         Any employee who discovers, is directly involved in or is responding to an event/occurrence/risk is required to complete or direct the completion of an occurrence report within 24 hours of event/occurrence/risk.

·         My job performance, including current competencies will be reviewed by my supervisor on a periodic basis. If my job performance/ current competencies are not (or continue to not be) at required level this could result in additional training and/or disciplinary action.

• ARDMS certification eligible plus additional specialty test preferred. Must meet ACR certification requirements to have at least one of the following certifications: ARDMS, AB, OB/GYN, PS or RVT.

·         Performance of routine ultrasound exams.

·         Maintains policies and protocols for Ultrasound department.

·         Responsible for overseeing the function of all Ultrasound departments.

·         Responsible for all Quality Assurance ultrasound exams.

·         Completing patient paperwork.

•    Aide in the clinical experience and teaching of Ultrasound students.

•    Immediately report any machine malfunction or repairs to Chief, Lead and/or the appropriate service engineers.

•    Follow appropriate ACR protocols and guidelines for all ultrasound exams.

·         Communicating with the radiologists and staff about intradepartmental and patient exams.

·         Utilizing advanced knowledge in a clinical setting of ultrasound physics and instrumentation as applicable to the setting.

·         Utilizing advanced knowledge of ultrasound terminology relation to appropriate exams.

·         Utilizing expertise and knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques for each appropriate exam.

·         Skill in organizing time to accommodate changes in workload and assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.

·         Skill to pay attention to details and accuracy in completing tasks.

·         Awareness of responsibility to protect patient information. Even casual conversation with other employees may be overheard, whereby, violating the patient’s right to privacy (patient confidentiality).

·         Respond positively to changes in assignments and priorities.

·         Able to identify hazardous material in immediate work area.

·         Know and follows all SDMI safety and evacuation guidelines, policies and procedures.

·         Comply with Universal Protection standards.

·         Willingly participates in cross-training activities within the department for own professional growth in order to contribute to the overall function of SDMI.

·         Assume responsibility for updating knowledge of current SDMI department policies and procedures, protocol and practices.

·         Demonstrate punctuality by reporting to work on time/satisfactory attendance record that complies with SDMI attendance policy.

·         Take full responsibility for all functions within job description and assure that all functions are completed before leaving SDMI at the end of the shift.  Communicate effectively when follow up is needed.

·         Other duties as assigned.

All Employees agree to comply with all privacy and security standards as set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as outlined by my employer. I will make every effort to protect our patient’s health information and confidentiality as well as abide by all aspect of Public Law 104-191. I will treat all information received in the course of my employment with SDMI, which relates to the patients of the provider, as confidential and privileged information and will not disclose information regarding SDMI’s patients to any person or entity, other than as necessary to perform my job, and as permitted under SDMI’s HIPAA policies. I will safeguard my computer password and will not post it in a public place, such as the computer monitor or a place where it will be easily lost, such as on my nametag. (initials _____)

THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION REFLECT THE MAJOR DUTIES CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION

STEINBERG DIAGNOTIC MEDICAL IMAGING EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY OR AMEND THE POSITION DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS AT ANY TIME.

I acknowledge and understand that: 

Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will. 

The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions. 

Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time. 

Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging. 

I must be able to pass a background check and have no CMS disqualifying events.

I have read and understand this job description. 

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Employee Signature: ______________________ 

Date: ______________________