Ultrasound Technician

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An Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional
credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic
patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic
procedures. The scope of practice includes those procedures, acts and
processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received
education and clinical experience, has demonstrated competency, and has
completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s) which is the standard
of practice in ultrasound.

Essential Job Functions:

– Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
– Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt
procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic
information and images.
– Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately
differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
– Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical
history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
– Coordinates work schedule with manager and/or scheduling desk to
assure workload coverage.
– Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort
of patients while they are in the sonographers care.
– Maintains exam completion records and functions mandatory for
billing process.
– Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate
supplies.
– Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good
rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial
agencies.
– Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
– Attends all required safety training programs and can describe
his/her responsibilities related to general safety,
department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
– Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne
pathogens.
– Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at
all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
– Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
– Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in
writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications:

– Graduate of an accredited program in radiology and/or ultrasound
technology
– One to two years of previous experience, preferred
– ARRT, ARDMS, required

Part time, 20-30 hours per week

SMH is EOE