Registered Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hours, Mixed Shifts
About The Position
Performs ultrasound procedures based on department needs, including general, transplant, abdominal, and pediatric studies. The position may also perform vascular, obstetrical, and other specialized procedures according to established departmental protocols. The technologist operates ultrasound equipment and performs portable examinations throughout the hospital, including in the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units. The role includes recording images, using the Radiology Information System (RIS) to schedule and complete exams, and processing related labels, folders, and films. The technologist provides patient care by interviewing patients, explaining procedures, positioning and safely moving patients, taking vital signs when required, and notifying physicians of relevant changes or results that reveal patient risks. The role maintains accurate patient records and statistics, properly labels sonograms, and provides test information to physicians. The technologist also serves as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students; assists with facility, equipment, and supply care; and maintains a clean and safe work area. The position requires compliance with department policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and quality-improvement practices. The employee attends meetings and educational events as required, maintains reliable attendance, demonstrates professionalism and respect, and performs other similar duties as directed. Work is considered sedentary and is performed indoors in a normal office environment.
Requirements
- Specialized post-secondary training equal to two years of college.
- Registration required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized or general ultrasound procedures according to departmental protocols and needs, including general, transplant, abdominal, pediatric, vascular, obstetrical, and other required areas.
- Operate ultrasound equipment and perform portable examinations in locations throughout the hospital, including the Operating Room and Intensive Care Units.
- Record images and make hard copies where applicable.
- Use RIS to schedule and complete examinations as applicable; process labels, folders, and films.
- Serve as a resource to sonographers, physicians, and students.
- Assist with care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies; maintain a clean and safe work area and report hazards or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
- Interview patients, explain procedures, position and safely move patients, take vital signs as required, and inform physicians of changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate patient records and statistics; maintain records, reports, and files as required or directed.
- Label sonograms properly, provide test information to physicians, and immediately notify physicians of results revealing patient risks.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, and with health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Demonstrate quality improvement in daily operations and attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrate respect and professionalism toward employees, patients, and visitors; maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
