ULTRASOUND TECH III

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs physician-defined routine and specialized ultrasound procedures and complex tasks related to operating ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe ultrasound environment and providing patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for Diagnostic Sonographers. The technologist assesses patients, verifies examination orders and consents, obtains relevant clinical information, documents findings and limitations, reviews images, and prepares preliminary findings for physician review. The role also operates and quality-controls ultrasound equipment, assists physicians with procedures when needed, follows applicable medication, time-out, aseptic, infection-prevention, and safety procedures, and supports patient comfort and education. The position is full-time, 75 hours per pay period, on the day shift at Roane Medical Center.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized ultrasound procedures under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Verify that 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 examination limitations 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 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 perform related complex tasks in an ACR-accredited department to produce high-quality images.
Select appropriate equipment and data manipulation based on factors influencing data acquisition.
Operate and perform quality control of scanning and image-recording equipment for the assigned work area.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient history; and complete and verify consents, informed consent, and permits as needed.
Perform quality imaging procedures using appropriate 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 processes.
Provide patient instructions and education to support examination results, cooperation, and reduced 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 perform patient assessment and monitoring.
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; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.