Breast Ultrasound Technologist

Responsibilities
Job Summary: Works under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager. The Ultrasound Technologist acts as a positive interface with all customers while contributing to a high performance, high quality work environment. Responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes. Performs medical ultrasound, ultrasound guidance for interventional and therapeutic procedures and related techniques producing high quality images for the interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Ensures efficient operations, workflow, and patient safety through collaboration with the healthcare team.
Essential Job Duties:

• Acts as a positive interface with all customers and in a manner consistent with world class service.
• Demonstrates the ability to competently perform those duties within the scope of practice for Sonographers as outlined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
• Adheres to and practices in accordance with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Clinical, Quality, and Professional Performance Standards for Sonographers related to assessment, analysis/determination, patient education, performance, evaluation, implementation, outcomes measurement, documentation, quality self-assessment, education, collaboration/collegiality, and ethics.
• Ensures services are delivered with the highest possible quality, safety and outcomes within a model plan of care consistent with world class care.

Secondary Job Duties:

• May assume responsibility as Charge Technologist according to assigned work shift requirements, or as needed/delegated.
• Rotate regular work schedule to accommodate vacations, illnesses, and weather conditions.
• Transport patients and assist others with patient transportation relative to patient acuity level.
• Provide fixed and mobile ultrasound services at outlying centers, facilities, and/or physician offices.
• Perform various tasks to assist Department in maintaining cohesive, efficient operation.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Satisfactory completion of a Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Accredited by one of the following: Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; Council for Higher Education Accreditation; or United States Department of Education.
Licensure: Incumbents in this position have completed the above educational requirements but have not yet completed all clinical experience required by national certification examination organizations. Incumbents must attain Certification and Registry within one (1) year of employment by either the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography (ARRT), (S).
Certification: Current Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Experience: Previous experience as a Ultrasound Technologist preferred but not required.
About Us
Why Choose Good Samaritan?
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
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