Ultrasound Tech II

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

10d

About The Position

Performs physician-defined routine and specialized ultrasound procedures, operating ultrasound equipment and related systems to produce high-quality images. The technologist maintains a safe ultrasound environment and provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for Diagnostic Sonographers. The role includes patient assessment and monitoring, preparation and documentation of examinations, assistance with ultrasound procedures, and compliance with applicable facility policies and regulatory standards. The position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. The facility serves an eight-county region and provides hospital, emergency, laboratory, radiology, therapy, breast imaging, and women’s services.

Requirements

Clinical training appropriate to the ultrasound modality.
Registration in at least one ultrasound modality.
Maintain one of the following credentials: ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (BS), ARRT (VS), or CCI.
Hold state licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized ultrasound examinations under orders from licensed medical practitioners for diagnostic interpretation.
Verify that sonography examination orders are complete and contain relevant information; obtain and document pertinent clinical history and technical findings.
Conduct patient clinical assessments, identify and document examination limitations and incidental findings, and prepare preliminary findings for physician review.
Operate ultrasound and related equipment, select appropriate equipment and data-manipulation methods, and perform quality imaging and equipment quality-control tasks.
Identify and screen patients; obtain history and complete and verify consents, informed consents, or permits as needed.
Assist physicians with ultrasound procedures; follow medication-use and time-out policies, practice aseptic technique, and use universal precautions.
Apply infection-prevention techniques and processes.
Educate and instruct patients to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and reduce anxiety.
Position patients and equipment for imaging while respecting patient safety, ability, and comfort; use immobilization and protective equipment as appropriate.
Attend to patients’ psychological and physical needs and monitor patients during procedures.
Follow facility policies, ACR regulations, Joint Commission standards, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain patient records, reports, files, data entry, and statistical information; protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Follow safety standards, complete required annual education, work toward established goals, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Maintain supplies and follow established processes for charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
Perform other duties as assigned.