Ultrasound Tech

Job Title: Ultasound Technologist

Department: Radiology

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer 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) which is the standard of practice in ultrasound. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work in add-ons, stats and patient cancellations with a “no problem” attitude.

• Communicate with Radiologist/Technologist all changes to patient schedule or orders.

• Follows WSH protocols to ensure complete, accurate and detail patient care.

• Proactively work the schedule to minimize down time, by calling patients in early.

• Communicate to patients any delays in their appointment time.

• Communicate all system issues and incidents to appropriate Supervisor.

• Demonstrates cost effectiveness in use of supplies and equipment.

• Adheres to HIPPA requirements. Ensure the security of all Private Health Information (PHI) by following adopted office procedures.

• Requires ability to multi-task and prioritize. Work well under pressure.

• Requires ability to demonstrate good judgment and follow all policies as they relate to attendance, dress code, safety, timesheets, reporting procedures and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

• Treat patients, referring physicians and co-workers in a courteous, respectfully and empathic manner at all times.

• Remains flexible with patient schedule and other changes in working conditions. May be required to work at different sites or in various capacities.

• Recognizes when there is a need in other areas of the hospital and readily offers assistance.

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.

• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.

• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.

• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.

• Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.

• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.

• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.

• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies. 

• Ensures the room is stocked and ready for next shift.

• Prepare and maintain accurate medical record files and notes according to procedures.

• Request and process previous films and reports for comparison when applicable.

• Fax preliminary reports as directed by the Radiologist.

• Provide patients and referring physicians with reports in a timely fashion.

• Prepare films and “burn” disks in accordance to referring physician and patient requests.

• Perform other duties as assigned