ULTRASOUND TECH III

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech III performs physician-defined routine and specialized ultrasound procedures and complex equipment operations 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. This position is with the Diagnostic Center West and is listed as PRN/OCC, with variable hours per pay period on the day shift.

Requirements

Clinical training and certification appropriate to the specified modality.
Three years of clinical ultrasound experience.
Maintain licensure through ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (VS), or CCI.
State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Education sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures and examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Ensure examination orders are complete and contain relevant information.
Conduct patient clinical assessments and obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review, order clarification, and follow-through.
Identify and document examination limitations, review images, synthesize results, and prepare preliminary findings for physician interpretation.
Document incidental findings that may affect patient safety or care.
Apply critical-thinking skills and address the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Follow processes for supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
Operate ultrasound equipment and related systems in an ACR-accredited department to produce high-quality images.
Select appropriate equipment and data manipulation to achieve desired results while accounting for factors that influence data acquisition.
Operate and perform quality-control activities for scanning and image-recording equipment in the assigned work area.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient histories; and complete and verify consents, informed consent, and permits as needed.
Perform quality imaging procedures in accordance with equipment expertise and procedure protocols; assist physicians with ultrasound procedures when needed.
Follow Joint Commission procedures for medication preparation and use during minimally invasive procedures, and follow time-out policy before such procedures.
Use aseptic technique, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention practices.
Instruct and educate patients to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Position patients and equipment for imaging, respecting patient ability, safety, and comfort and using immobilization and protective equipment to minimize risk.
Address patients’ psychological and physical needs and perform patient assessment and monitoring.
Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures and assist patients, families, practitioners, and visitors as needed.
Complete required annual education assignments, work toward goals and objectives, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform required data entry and maintain records and statistical data.
Maintain confidential patient records, reports, and files in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) status and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.