Ultrasound Technologist

Job description

Job Posting Title: Ultrasound Technician - Touchette Location
Job Description
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!
Monday - Friday 8 hr shifts with minimal call
Job Summary:
The Ultrasound Technologists utilizes ultrasound imaging equipment to visualize internal organs and structures for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities.
Functions and Duties:
• Performs a wide variety of complex ultrasound examinations such as; pelvic sono, biophysical profile, ob sono, abdomen, kidney, breast, testicular, thyroid and color-flow Doppler studies of veins and carotid arteries.
• Reviews request from physicians and determine the appropriate procedure and equipment necessary to obtain the desired images. Records patient history.
• Assists in performance of invasive procedures such as needle guided biopsies and aspirations.
• Able to visualize the function and position of three dimensional forms within the body from a two dimensional presentation.
• Monitors patient condition during examination and provides excellent customer service.
• Coordinates with vendors for service and notifies manager with any equipment issues.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education
• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved program preferred.

Experience
• One year preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
• Basic life support required.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers required.

Skills and Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy to visualize and document medically significant findings.