Ultrasound Tech

Position Summary

The Ultrasound Technician (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional qualified by professional certification and clinical experience to perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Ultrasound Technician 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).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  Maintains awareness of all departmental and operational policies of Altus Community Healthcare (ACH).
•  Assists in the maintenance of all equipment in the department, including cleaning and QA procedures.
•  Explains the ultrasound procedure to patients and answers any questions they may have.
•  Maintains ultrasound equipment and areas in which the procedures take place.
•  Performs high-level disinfection on endocavity probes/transducers when necessary and according to policy and procedure.
•  Performs ultrasounds using technique that ensures the transducer (probe) captures images from each angle and area assessed.
•  Evaluates images for quality and ensures that images of the appropriate area/organ/body part are captured.
•  Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
•  Maintain patient records and adds notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
•  Perform other duties as assignedSafety/Infection Control 
•  Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and ER policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials

Performance Improvement

•  Participate in performance improvement activities as necessary

Customer Service

•  Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues
•  Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
•  Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect
•  Utilize effective communication methods and skills
•  Explain all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers
•  Able to perform care in non-judgmental manner and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs

ER Policy

•  Ensure personal appearance is clean and neat
•  Responsible for wearing identification at all times
•  Attend all required meetings and in-service education
•  Remain flexible in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignments
•  Compliance with attendance standards
•  Demonstrate flexibility when changes in assignments are necessary

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

•  Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular 

Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied 

Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required.

•  At least 2 years of ultrasound/sonography experience.

LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY

•  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in oneon-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
•  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation
•  Good communication skills 

COMPUTER SKILLS

•  Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES

•  Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate.
•  Current BLS Certification.

Competencies

•  Professional Maturity: The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand
•  Responsibility: The ability to accept choices you have made and the results they have led to
•  Communication: The ability to write and speak effectively; actively listens to others, and give feedback
•  Flexibility: Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability following change initiatives
•  Intelligence: Understand information and apply new knowledge
•  Energetic: Exhibits high levels of energy and enthusiasm
•  Organized: Efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished
•  Computer Savvy: The ability to use technology efficiently and effectively
•  Customer Service: The ability to enhance customer satisfaction
•  Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge: Knowledgeable of current role and technical systems, and the impact it has on the organization
•  Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates upmost level of integrity
•  Interpersonal Communication: Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
•  Collaboration and Partnership: Encourages participation from team members
•  Manages Change: Demonstrates flexibility with changing environments
•  Problem Solving: Resolve issues in a timely manner
•  Attention to Detail: Follows procedures to ensure entry of data
•  Organization: Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities
•  Judgment: Ability to make independent decisions
•  Teamwork: Works with others to accomplish objectives and shows support for decisions
•  Quality: Sets high standards to ensure quality in work performed
•  Accountability: Takes responsibility for adhering to all company policies, procures, and performance expectations

Physical Demands

•  Requires visual acuity to inspect and analyze work close to the eyes and ability to hear sound with or without correction; Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk pull, push lift, and able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
•  Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature
•  The physical demands for this position include adequate vision, hearing, and repetitive motion 
•  Ascending or descending stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
•  Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner
•  Bending legs downward and forward by bending leg and spine
•  Standing, particularly for sustained periods.
•  Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. 
•  Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving object horizontally from position to position

Work Environment

•  Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation