Ultrasonographer

West Tennessee Healthcare

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasonographer is responsible for performing all ultrasound procedures, interpreting scans for diagnostic qualities, and maintaining the Ultrasound Unit. This role operates under the direction of a qualified physician and the supervision of the Unit Coordinator of Ultrasound, performing procedures and operating the unit on assigned shifts. The employee must be available for call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Requirements

Skills and proficiency in the technical field of medical sonography acquired through an approved school for diagnostic ultrasound or an equivalent which is accepted by the ARDMS or ARRT
CPR certified
Registered or registry eligible in Diagnostic Sonography by the ARDMS or ARRT
May be required to be registered in Vascular or Breast Ultrasound by ARDMS/ARRT/OR CCI within 1 year of employment by WTH if needed according to ACR standards
Knowledge of hospital, department and Ultrasound Unit policies and procedures, equipment, record keeping and regulations

Responsibilities

Performs all ultrasound procedures
Correlates patients clinical history and obtains pertinent diagnostic information
Interprets scans for diagnostic quality
Develops and maintains the skills required for new exam and equipment
Prepares and instructs the patient for the procedure
Reconcile, acquire and process images in the PACS settings
Performs specialized ultrasound-guided biopsies
Performs quality assurance checks as required
Applies appropriate functions and applications within the Radiology Information System
Maintains all records and daily log
Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department and maintains a «CAN DO» attitude
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed
Maintains accreditation of ultrasound department by the ACR