Ultrasound Technologist II

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Ultrasound Technologist II to our Team! Shift: Varied, 8 hours per shift Schedule: Varied Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem Benefits Status: Not Eligible Department: Ultrasound The Ultrasonographer II is responsible for assessments, procedures and care for the patient with medical uses of Ultrasonography. Performs patient assessments, review symptoms and explains procedure to performed Provides comfort measures during testing Ensures proper documentation of exam and procedure and maintains accurate patient records Recognizes various pathological states and knows how to alter the exam to make an appropriate diagnosis Reports abnormalities to the physician reading the study as well as the referring physician Ability to set up and operate equipment and transducers appropriately Actively participates in in-service and continuing education programs, maintaining required CEU credits required by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) Works effectively with students and is cooperative in teaching the concepts and skills involved in sonography Demonstrates the ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to position Takes responsibility for inventory and stocking supplies in assigned areas Assists in aspects of patient care including transportation Provides input for equipment and supply decisions Detects, reports to supervisor, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program Performs all PACs, clerical, scheduling, and filing functions Pursues continuing education Assists other departments within Medical Imaging

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Medical Sonography
Board certification required in two to three areas of specialty which includes but not limited to: Vascular Abdomen OB/GYN Breast Musculoskeletal
Annual recertification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is required (ARDMS)
Participation in continuing education programs
Good written and oral communication skills
Must be CPR certified within three (3) months of hire
Requires ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to BHS policies
On call required with reporting for duty within 30 minutes
Must adhere to established health system and Medical Imaging department policies, rules, and regulations
Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments, review symptoms and explains procedure to performed
Provides comfort measures during testing
Ensures proper documentation of exam and procedure and maintains accurate patient records
Recognizes various pathological states and knows how to alter the exam to make an appropriate diagnosis
Reports abnormalities to the physician reading the study as well as the referring physician
Ability to set up and operate equipment and transducers appropriately
Actively participates in in-service and continuing education programs, maintaining required CEU credits required by ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Works effectively with students and is cooperative in teaching the concepts and skills involved in sonography
Demonstrates the ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to position
Takes responsibility for inventory and stocking supplies in assigned areas
Assists in aspects of patient care including transportation
Provides input for equipment and supply decisions
Detects, reports to supervisor, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions
Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program
Performs all PACs, clerical, scheduling, and filing functions
Pursues continuing education
Assists other departments within Medical Imaging