Ultrasound Tech

Covenant Health • Crossville, TN

20d

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs physician-defined routine and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures and provides support activities as needed. The role works with patients, families, physicians, and other customers to support timely care and smooth patient flow. The technologist is responsible for technically proficient operation and quality control of scanning and image-recording equipment, and for completing physician orders through patient transport, clerical tasks, scanning, image acquisition, filming, and physician interpretation.

Requirements

• Must meet all ARDMS prerequisites to become a candidate for the ARDMS examination.
• Must obtain ARDMS registration within 180 days of hire.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established radiation safety standards.
• Obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review, order clarification, and follow-through.
• Perform routine diagnostic imaging procedures using appropriate equipment expertise and procedure protocols.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment, supplies, and imaging areas.
• Maintain confidential patient records, reports, and files.
• Explain procedures to patients and families and provide written procedure documentation as needed.
• Perform required data entry, record maintenance, and statistical data tasks.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to the needs of patients, physicians, and other customers.
• Coordinate smooth patient transitions throughout the office and efficient daily work distribution and patient flow.
• Perform patient assessment, monitoring, and sterile technique as required.
• Assist with clerical and patient transport needs.
• Support professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Demonstrate competent performance of critical skills and deliver care appropriate to age-specific needs across the life span.
• Operate scanning and image-recording equipment proficiently and perform related quality control in the assigned work area.
• Complete physician orders, including appropriate patient transport, clerical work, physician-defined scanning parameters, image acquisition, filming, and physician interpretation.
• Correct drug, procedure, and supply charges; maintain stock; and follow vendor ordering procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed