Ultrasound Tech

Tanner Memorial Clinic•Layton, UT

16h

About The Position

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a PRN Ultrasound Tech to work at our multiple locations. Essential Job Responsibilities: Perform obstetrics ultrasound exams on patients (16-20 weeks gestation). Ensure patients are properly prepared for procedures. Ensure all finished ultrasound exams are of high diagnostic quality and all administrative work for each exam is in order. Recognize and document abnormalities and anomalies. Effectively and compassionately communicate with patients and physicians. Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions. Prepares equipment for procedure. Selects appropriate equipment settings. Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed. Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view. Spreads gel on the skin to aid the transmission of sound waves. Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body. The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones. Selects images to show to the physician for diagnostic purposes. Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in preliminary reports for the physicians. Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment. Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma
Degree in Sonography from accredited school
Three years of experience performing ultrasounds is required
Current CPR certification required
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics
Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices
Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions
Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data
Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients in user-friendly manner
Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure
Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately

Nice To Haves

Current ARDMS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Perform obstetrics ultrasound exams on patients (16-20 weeks gestation)
Ensure patients are properly prepared for procedures
Ensure all finished ultrasound exams are of high diagnostic quality and all administrative work for each exam is in order
Recognize and document abnormalities and anomalies
Effectively and compassionately communicate with patients and physicians
Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions
Prepares equipment for procedure
Selects appropriate equipment settings
Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed
Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view
Spreads gel on the skin to aid the transmission of sound waves
Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body
The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician
Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones
Selects images to show to the physician for diagnostic purposes
Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in preliminary reports for the physicians
Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment
Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures
Other duties as assigned