Ultrasound Tech

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Essential Functions

• Operates existing diagnostic ultrasound equipment with skill and

confidence.

• Performs Ultrasound examinations on inpatients and outpatients as

requested by medical staff members, within his/her degree of

knowledge and training.

• Processes the films and scrutinizes them as to image quality prior

to presenting them to the radiologist for interpretation.

• Assists radiologist when performing ultrasound guidance procedures.
• ARDMS certified in Abdomen, OB and Vascular.
• Performs quality control checks on ultrasound unit and transducers

periodically as established in the procedure manual.

• Is involved in departments Quality Assurance Program.
• Cleans work area and equipment daily, consistent with department and

infection control policies.

• Reports malfunctioning equipment to department manager.
• Obtains pertinent physical history on all patients/exams.
• Assists in clerical duties, film filing, etc. and other job-related

duties as assigned.

• File and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrates accurate and effective verbal and written communication

with all patients and department/hospital personnel.

• Records all pertinent info on each exam into the hospitals MEDITECH

computer system.

• Assists in the clinical instruction of all ultrasound students who

are assigned at SBA as a clinical site.

• Maintain required CEU level as established for annual certification

status.

• Assists other techs in related job duties.
• Attends at least 75% of department meetings.
• Attends all mandatory meetings as established by the hospital.
• Helps maintain patient/hospital confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Shall possess knowledge in sonography, with manipulative skills and

abilities to operate both transducer and ultrasound unit. Shall be

trainable in all modalities in ultrasound.

Physical Demands May require constant standing. Requires frequent walking. Requires

frequent lifting of 10-20 lbs. Requires occasionally heavy lifting of 55

lbs., above 55 lbs. with assistance. Requires carrying of 25 lbs.

frequently and occasionally carrying 50lbs. Requires occasionally

pushing and pulling 100 lbs. Requires occasional twisting, kneeling,

bending, reaching, and overhead work. Requires occasional use of step

stool and stairs. Requires frequent grasping. Ability to use typewriter,

telephone, copier, and fax machine is required. Exposure to communicable

diseases and hazardous materials is required. Eyesight and hearing shall

be required to be corrected to normal range. Requires working under

stressful conditions and/or irregular hours. Eye-hand coordination and

finger and manual dexterity are required. Required to work with sharps,

magnetic fields, radiation, and body fluids.

Working Conditions The normal shift for this position is from 0800 hours through 1630

hours. A 30-minute lunch period is included. The technologist shall work

overtime and on-call time, as needed. Shall conform to hospital policies

and dress code.