Ultrasound Technologist

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care.
Qualifications:
Required Licenses and Certifications
A.R.D.M.S. registration required (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Ultrasound Scanning

• Demonstrate working knowledge of all diagnostic ultrasound equipment and related components.

• Produce high quality ultrasound scans via appropriate choice of transducer, scale, focal zones, and gain. Scale.

• Possess excellent knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and ultrasound pathology and document such.

• Assist radiologists with interventional procedures as directed.

• Perform all exams in a timely and efficient manner .

Quality Control

• Identify each image with proper and permanent patient data.

• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, use and shut down of equipment.

• Check paperwork, film jackets and patient charges for accuracy prior to submission and complete RIS assignments immediately following exam.

• Maintain cleanliness of exams rooms and equipment.

Patient Care

• Assure room is prepared & stocked prior to start of exam.

• Explain exam to patients/parents.

• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment time and accommodate stat or add-on requests.

• Communicate with patient throughout the exam and release patient/parent with appropriate follow-up info.

• Cooperative and willing to assist when asked to travel to a CH-affiliated site

Clinical Safety

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations.

• Keep acoustic power within acceptable limits.

• Practice personal radiation safety within the department.

• Immediately report equipment malfunctions to engineer & complete appropriate paperwork.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Professional Development

• Maintain A.R.D.M.S. certification.

• Biennially update CPR certification.

• Complete mandatory annual reviews.

• Attend seminars and in-services.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety