Ultrasound Tech II

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech II 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 care consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for Diagnostic Sonographers. The role includes patient assessment and monitoring, obtaining and documenting clinical information, preparing preliminary findings for physician review, assisting physicians with ultrasound procedures, and maintaining required records and equipment quality controls. The position is full time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift, at Morristown-Hamblen.

Requirements

Clinical training appropriate to the specified modality.
Registration in at least one ultrasound modality.
Must have and maintain ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (BS), ARRT (VS), or CCI licensure.
State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Verify that examination orders are complete and contain relevant information; obtain patient history and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings.
Conduct patient clinical assessments, identify examination limitations, and document incidental findings that could affect patient safety or care.
Review images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings for physician review.
Operate ultrasound equipment and related systems, select appropriate equipment and data manipulation, and perform quality control to produce high-quality images.
Identify and screen patients; complete and verify consents, informed consents, and permits as needed.
Assist physicians with ultrasound procedures when needed and follow applicable medication preparation, time-out, aseptic technique, and universal precaution procedures.
Apply infection prevention techniques and processes.
Provide patient instructions and education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient ability, safety, and comfort; use immobilization and protective equipment as appropriate.
Address patients’ psychological and physical needs and assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Follow facility policies and procedures, ACR regulations, Joint Commission standards, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain confidential patient records, reports, and files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Complete required data entry, record maintenance, statistical data, supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
Complete required annual education assignments, work toward goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.