Ultrasound Tech

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Professionally trained technologist familiar with various ultrasound modalities for the completion of invasive and non-invasive examinations. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors, and other employees regardless of cultural background. Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner. Must assist the physicians with invasive procedure and must be able to prep and monitor the patients during the procedure. Must be proficient in all aspects of ordered US procedure. This service provides diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologist. Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines. Performs routine maintenance in cleaning all equipment. Complies with house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations for cleaning transducers. Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards. They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately. Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies. Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct. Reviews images for high quality. Assist in performing QC, QA, QI or ACR as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of either an ARDMS or ARRT approved program
Must be in the process of being certified by the ARDS or ARRT in their specific specialty area
Complete appropriate ARDMS or ARRT certification in their specialty area within 12 months of Ultrasound program completion
CPR certified
Extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, ultrasound equipment, QC and HIS
Familiar with all B-mode, real time, and color flow application
Adequate clinical experience from an approved program

Nice To Haves

Failure to achieve certification within 12 months may result in end of employment or alternative job placement
For associates that drive company vehicles: Must have valid driver’s license
Must be insurable by the Hospital insurance carrier

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner
Assist the physicians with invasive procedure
Prep and monitor the patients during the procedure
Proficient in all aspects of ordered US procedure
Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines
Performs routine maintenance in cleaning all equipment
Complies with house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations for cleaning transducers
Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately
Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies
Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct
Reviews images for high quality
Assist in performing QC, QA, QI or ACR as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned