Ultrasound Technologist

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Ultrasound Technologist I is fully competent to perform all diagnostic procedures for the

Diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Responsible to: Ultrasound Supervisor or Radiology Manager
• Nature of supervision received: Direct
• Positions Directly Supervised: none

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Fully competent to perform all procedures within the Ultrasound Section of the Radiology Department
• Fully competent in the technical operations of all equipment in this section.
• Assesses the patient, reviews the orders/ chart as appropriate confirming the reason for exam. Ensures pertinent patient symptoms and clinical history are documented and a signed consent form is present if needed.
• Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any patients questions and effectively communicates with the supervising radiologist for special instructions and/or questions regarding exam protocol.
• Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist.
• Provides a safe environment to include, but not limited to, infection control guidelines, universal precautions and patient safety goals.
• Monitors the timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals, striving for continuous quality improvement. Performs QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation.
• Actively participates in the clinical education of student sonographers.
• Actively participates in department’s Performance Improvement Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum require­ments necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• Graduate of an AMA approved Sonography program. ARRT (Sonography) or ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) preferred.
• New graduates may apply that are registered or registry eligible.
• New graduates that are registry eligible must be registered by either ARDMS or ARRT (Sonography) within 12 months of their hire date.
• Maintain current AHA CPR certification through Cape Fear Valley Training and Development department.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year minimal experienced required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in performing diagnostic and vascular sonography.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written skills required.
• Demonstrates compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups.
• Provides care based on the patient’s developmental needs.
• Experienced in the delivery of effective patient care and interacts effectively with patients of all ages.