Ultrasound Tech III

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs physician-defined routine and specialized ultrasound procedures and complex tasks involving ultrasound equipment 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 assessing patients, verifying examination orders and consent documentation, obtaining relevant clinical information, conducting imaging procedures, documenting technical findings and limitations, and preparing preliminary findings for physician review. The technologist also supports patient safety, comfort, and education; assists physicians with ultrasound procedures when needed; maintains equipment quality and department operations; and participates in required education and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Clinical training and certification appropriate to the specified modality.
Three years of clinical ultrasound experience.
Must hold and maintain ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (BS), ARRT (VS), or CCI licensure.
State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized ultrasound procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Ensure sonography 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 and order clarification.
Identify and document limitations to examinations and incidental findings that may affect patient safety or care.
Review examination images, synthesize results, and prepare preliminary findings for physician interpretation.
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills, including competency in addressing age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Follow established processes for supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
Operate ultrasound equipment and related department equipment to produce high-quality images, selecting appropriate equipment and data manipulation for desired results.
Maintain technical proficiency in scanning and image-recording equipment operation and quality control.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient history and complete and verify accurate consents, informed consents, 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 for minimally invasive procedures, and follow time-out policy before such procedures.
Use aseptic technique, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention 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 monitor patients during procedures.
Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures and assist patients, families, practitioners, and visitors as needed.
Complete required data entry, record maintenance, and statistical data.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments, work toward goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.