Ultrasound Technologist

Perform high quality Diagnostic Ultrasound exams while providing excellent patient care.,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