Ultrasound Tech (PRN)

Tyvan LLC • Topeka, KS

11d

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians, contributing to patient care while prioritizing patient comfort and safety and maintaining high quality and compliance standards in imaging practices. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, selecting appropriate imaging techniques, and ensuring image quality; accurately entering and monitoring patient information in the electronic medical records system; and conducting quality assurance checks on ultrasound equipment. The technologist reports accidents, complaints, and equipment malfunctions to departmental management, maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, attends required meetings, and completes other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or department director.

The technologist is expected to navigate electronic medical records, comply with hospital policies and procedures, maintain and improve skills through ongoing education, collaborative training, and annual skills checkoffs, and interact with patients compassionately and mindfully. The work environment is classified as OSHA Category I, involving routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. The role may also involve exposure to infectious diseases, cuts and bruises, noise, hazards, allergens, chemicals, detergents, radiation, and, rarely, electric shock or confined spaces. Personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, goggles, and masks is required.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer.
• ARDMS certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Proficiency navigating and using electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to understand and comply with hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Mindfulness, compassion, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling within the stated limits.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound and sonography procedures, including preparing and positioning patients, selecting appropriate imaging techniques, and ensuring image quality.
• Enter and monitor patient data accurately in the electronic medical records system.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Promptly identify and report accidents, complaints, and equipment malfunctions to departmental management.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Attend staff and company-sponsored meetings as required.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or department director.
• Maintain and enhance skills through ongoing education, collaborative training, and annual skills checkoffs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed