Ultrasound Technologist

Georgetown Hospital System • Murrells Inlet, SC

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About The Position

Ultrasound Technologist performs diagnostic medical sonograms at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomy measurements and abnormal or suspicious anatomy; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Employees in this position will be responsible for inpatient on-call and shift rotation.

Requirements

• Certificate under the completion of a Medical Sonography program Required or Associate's Degree under the completion of a Medical Sonography program Required
• Understand and utilize anatomy, positioning, physics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Effective communication
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Non-registered sonographers must successfully complete the ARDMS registry within 24 months of hire date) Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
• Medium Physical Demand

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year Sonography experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated and ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic sonograms to include but not limited to Abdomen- Aorta, right upper quadrant, renal, renal doppler, OB GYN- first, second, and third trimester fetal examinations, pelvis- trans abdominal and transvaginal. Small parts- thyroid, extremity, scrotum, and breast. Pediatrics- pylorus, spine, hips. Procedures- Biopsies of thyroid, liver, lymph nodes, renal, aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
• Perform standard diagnostic sonogram procedures as required by physician’s order.
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Completion of exam in hospital information system.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
• May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree