Ultrasound Tech I
About The Position
The Ultrasound Tech performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support accurate diagnoses and patient care. The role performs a variety of procedures on different patient populations using advanced equipment; prepares patients; acquires and processes images; recognizes and documents pathology; and provides preliminary findings. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, following safety protocols, and collaborating with radiologists. Success requires technical proficiency in ultrasound, knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. The position respects and maintains the rights of patients and families, protects privacy and modesty, identifies oneself by name and title, determines the presence and type of an Advanced Directive, reports suspected abuse or neglect, and understands the role of and access to the Bioethics Committee.
Requirements
- Completion of a formal Ultrasound Training Program, upon hire.
- Less than 1 year of clinical experience/training, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
- Technical proficiency in ultrasound.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication for patient and team interactions.
- Commitment to diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform diverse diagnostic ultrasound procedures on various patient populations.
- Prepare patients for examinations and acquire and process optimal images.
- Recognize and document pathology and provide preliminary findings.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with radiologists.
- Respect and maintain the rights of patients and families and provide for privacy and modesty.
- Identify oneself to patients and families by name and title.
- Determine the presence and type of an Advanced Directive.
- Report suspected cases of abuse or neglect when identified.
- Understand the role of and how to access the Bioethics Committee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
