Ultrasound Tech

Abbeville Area Medical Center • Abbeville, SC

54d

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties in preparing patients for sonograms in order to furnish diagnostic information. Operates ultrasound equipment, prepares patients for scans explains procedures, obtains extensive clinical history, coordinates the activities of the ultrasound area and assists patients at the end of the procedures. Always recognizes individual sonography needs for newborns, pediatric patients, adolescent patients, adult patients and older geriatric patients as it pertains to imaging procedures.

Requirements

• Must have formal education in radiology and have completed an ultrasound course, or have completed a formal ultrasound school.
• Must have at least one year experience in ultrasound.
• Must have experience in OB/GYN and abdominal, echocardiography, vascular and small parts.
• R.D.M.S
• Medium Work: Infrequent lifting 40 lbs. maximum without assistance, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling of equipment requiring 25's of force.
• Ability to position body parts.
• Requires being able to bend, stoop, reach above shoulder height, finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and handle probe.
• Ability to maneuver and transport Ultrasound Equipment requiring 25's of force.
• External applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for sonograms
• Operates ultrasound equipment
• Prepares patients for scans
• Explains procedures
• Obtains extensive clinical history
• Coordinates the activities of the ultrasound area
• Assists patients at the end of the procedures
• Recognizes individual sonography needs for newborns, pediatric patients, adolescent patients, adult patients and older geriatric patients as it pertains to imaging procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees