Ultrasound Tech

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Must provide Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
• 2. Performs diagnostic medical sonography within department and other areas.
• 3. Maintains patient records and files.
• 4. Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
• 5. Pursues continuing education.
• 6. Transfers patient to and from imaging.
• 7. In absence of supervisor, can assume responsibility of department.
• 8. Rotates shifts as required.
• 9. Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
• 10. Follows policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
• 11. Assists in general hygiene of department and self.
• 12. Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
• 13. Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
• 14. Must be able to perform duties in two fields of ultrasound (General and vascular, or Cardiac)
• 15. Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.

  ULTRASOUND:

• 1. Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.
• 2. Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
• 3. Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements.
• 4. Responsible for care of transducers.
• 5. Responsible for neatness of work area.
• 6. Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure
• 7. Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures.
• 8. Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area.
• 9. Consult with referring physicians.
• 10. Care of Trophon station.
• 11. Assists with all efforts to obtain accreditations.
• 12. Actively pursues education in a changing field.

  SECONDARY FUNCTIONS Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills

  Qualifications:

  Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current or obtain registry within one year, ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN)

  Experience Required Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Technologist Level Assignment

  Tech I ARDMS in one modality (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Tech II ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Tech III ARDMS categories in three modalities (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Tech IV ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS)

  Computer Skills: EHR RIS

  Other Qualifications:

  BLS Certification

  Travel Required:

  Travel may be required to provide services to various SEARHC sites.