Job description
Overview:
Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists
Initial Qualifications
Certified or eligible for certification by:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),
Initial Qualifications
ARDMS certification and current registration, or
Continuing Experience
Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams
Continuing Education
Work Hours:: 1030pm-7am Weekend Requirements:: Yes On-Call Requirements:: No
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Responsibilities:
Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.- Explains procedure and positions patient.
- Selects proper technical factors and performs high quality diagnostic ultrasound.
- Observes image and modifies technical factors as necessary to obtain optimal image.
- May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized.
- May assist physician with biopsy and aspiration procedures, practicing sterile technique as required. Sets up sterile trays with all supplies and instruments required for procedures. Cardiology specials include: Transesophageal Echos, Dobutamine Echos, Stress Echos.
- Radiology: performs venous doppler exams (upper and lower extremity) and carotid doppler exams.
- Assembles records for interpretation by physician.
- Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor.
- Provides assistance with transportation of patient to and from Emergency Room and Inpatient Areas.
- Assists with surgical cases in the Operating Room as scheduled.
- Assists in orienting and training personnel.
- Enters patient charges into computer system.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists
Initial Qualifications
Certified or eligible for certification by:
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS),
OR
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).
All sonographers must obtain certification within twenty-four months of eligibility or cross training.)- Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment
Requirements for Sonographer or Mammography Technologist – Breast Ultrasound
Initial Qualifications
ARDMS certification and current registration, or
ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography,
or
ARRT certification and current registration
and MQSA qualified
AND
5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound
Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment
Continuing Experience
Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams
Continuing Education
Registered Technologists
- In compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services
- CE includes credits pertinent to the technologist’s ACR accredited clinical practice
Work Hours:: 1030pm-7am Weekend Requirements:: Yes On-Call Requirements:: No
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