JOB TITLE: Ultrasonographer
DEPARTMENT: Radiology
REPORTS TO: Radiology Director
JOB SUMMARY
The Ultrasound Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care to his/her assigned patient(s)/area(s). This individual will safely address Ultrasound patients of all age groups and will perform Ultrasound studies using appropriate imaging and ancillary equipment. They will also address Ultrasound in a manner that ensures excellent patient care, while consistently maintaining accurate and reliable documentation/record keeping. Additional modality responsibilities will be based on the individual skill sets and licensure/certifications held. This ultimately means that an Ultrasound technologist may be asked to address other modalities as licensed and needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology and/or Ultrasonography program.
- Must hold current ARRT (S) -or- ARDMS certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
- Current Wyoming Technologist license for Radiologic Technologist is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of one-year clinical experience is preferred (2 years is preferred).
SKILLS
- Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with staff and public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner.
- Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Able to perform effectively in stressful situations.
- Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
- Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new computer software applications.
- Must know medical terminology.
The department of Radiology has a career pathway to help address growth potential for licensed technologists and is defined by the department Director. The growth potential pattern is as follows:
- Tech I – ARRT -or- ARDMS in one modality or anatomical area (i.e., ARRT, R -or- ARDMS Abdomen).
- Tech II – ARRT-or- ARDMS certified in two modalities/parts (i.e., ARRT, R, CT -or- ARDMS Abd, OB/GYN).
- Tech III - ARRT-or- ARDMS certified in three modalities/parts (i.e., ARRT, R, CT, M -or- ARDMS Abd, OB/GYN, RVT).
- Tech IV – ARRT -or- ARDMS certified in four modalities/parts (i.e., ARRT, R, CT, M, MR -or- ARDMS Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, MSKS).
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS (AHA)