Ultrasound Technologist - Defiance Regional Hospital - Radiology

ProMedica Defiance Hospital•Defiance, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations with independent judgement, initiative, and ingenuity. This imaging is performed on internal organs, tissue, and/or blood vessels to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries.

Requirements

Must have attended an approved school of diagnostic ultrasound or have the equivalent experience accepted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Must be registered as a diagnostic sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and must maintain active registry status. If not registered, must become registered within one year
CPR

Responsibilities

Independently performs Ultrasound procedures in an efficient, productive manner while following established protocols using gray scale, color flow, power Doppler and duplex while ensuring highest possible technical quality.
Maintains proficiency in the utilization of all diagnostic ultrasound systems and the performance of all technical procedures.
Maintains and documents quality control and calibration of ultrasound systems.
Checks equipment and ensures safe, efficient operating conditions and reports all equipment malfunctions.
Utilizes all computerized Radiology Information Systems. (EPIC, PACS, etc.) in an appropriate , accurate manner.
Demonstrates a high level of care, courtesy, and cooperation.
Educates patients about their procedure and ensures patients and their families’ comfort and needs are appropriately addressed in a dignified, confidential manner.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency in imaging procedures on patients of all ages including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates ability to differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes, to recognize electronic equipment limitations, and to evaluate a diagnostic scan.
Assists physicians in physician-performed ultrasound guided procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.
Assists with training/education/evaluation of student/new sonographers.
Ensures that patient care and staff work areas are clean, orderly, and appropriately stocked.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area and assures that transducers are appropriately cleaned/ disinfected and stored properly.
Demonstrates awareness of safety standards for self and assigned area.
Required to take call on a rotational schedule; may be to work off shift, weekends, and/or off site.
Performs miscellaneous clerical duties as assigned or requested . Including, but not limited to, filing, answering phones, calling reports, transporting patients, burning discs, etc.
Performs other duties/tasks as assigned.