Ultrasound Technician

Description

Position Summary:

Performs ultrasound procedures within the medical practice; cleans and maintains ultrasonic equipment and supplies and holds certification from the required certifying organizations. Follows physicians’ orders precisely and conforms to regulations concerning the use of ultrasonic equipment. Works in conjunction with Radiology Safety Officer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILILTIES:

1. Prepares patients for ultrasonic and/or radiologic procedures
2. Performs ultrasonic, radiologic procedures, and EKGs
3. Follows established procedures for patient care and safety
4. Maintains supplies and keeps equipment in good working order
5. Reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and Radiation Safety Officer
6. Cleans technical and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality and hygiene for infection control purposes
7. Records images of optimal diagnostic quality by set standards and procedures while operating within the scope of license
8. Performs procedures such as archiving, copying, sending images to the referring physician, and weekly back ups
9. Properly positions patients for testing
10. Logs ultrasonic procedures and processes routine paperwork
11. Performs patient transcription and data base entry
12. Supervises and precepts students and volunteers
13. Delivery of medical/pharmacy care in accordance with the Catholic Moral and Ethical Directives
14. Follows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, including assisting HIPAA and OSHA Officers in ensuring compliance
15. Maintains confidentiality of patient information/records at all times
16. Maintains established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
17. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct and is supportive of San José Clinic cultural diversity objectives
18. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of 2 years of medical office experience
3. Current Ultrasonic Medical Technologist or Ultrasonic Technologies certification
4. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to perform ultrasonic testing
5. Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including equipment, body mechanics and patient movement
6. Can demonstrate excellent organizational & time management skills
7. Able to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines
8. Able to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with public and all levels of the organization
9. Able to operate computer, copier/fax, and electronic scanner
10. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, practice management system software applications, and electronic medical records
11. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
12. Demonstrates effective customer relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environments
13. Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for (long) periods of time
2. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally/ frequently
3. Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations
4. Exposure to noise
5. Exposure to blood and/or fluids