Ultrasound Tech III- Ultrasound

Shannon Medical•San Angelo, TX

47d

About The Position

Provides diagnostic medical sonography services that are consistent with clinical education and training in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and professional standards. Individuals will demonstrate clinical competencies to perform Ultrasound procedures ranging in age from infant to geriatric under the interpreting physician's supervision. Prepares and positions patient for ultrasound exam. Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to physician's directive. Processes results and completes documentation for interpretation by physician. The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50) Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease. May have to handle emergency situations. May be subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns. May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.

Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patient for ultrasound exam.
Operates ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to physician's directive.
Processes results and completes documentation for interpretation by physician.
Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have.
Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties.
Follows departmental work policies and procedures.
Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.