Ultrasound Technologist

Job description

Position Summary:
The Ultrasound Technologist (UT) will perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones.
Qualifications:
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program required.

Experience
• Previous Sonography experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Assist physicians with biopsy procedures.
• Guide biopsy instrument using sonographic techniques.
• Perform procedures including but not limited to ultrasound procedures, color doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound, and Ob-Gyn procedures as required.
• Utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, printers, and PACS workstations.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients.
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff.
• Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist.
• Evaluate the quality of sonograms and determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
• Assist in training of Ultrasound students during clinical rotations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal communication skills.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
• Regularly exercise independent judgment.