Ultrasound Technologist

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Sheffield, AL

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About The Position

Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Responsibilities include knowledge of all ultrasound equipment, proper patient positioning, scanning, digital image management for interpretations, implementation of patient charges, and assists physician as required. Will be available for emergency on-call procedures as required. Recognizes the need for control/assessment of pain for patients and helps to prevent or reduce patient pain levels when possible. registry eligibility. Certification in diagnostic ultrasound through means of a registry is preferred within 2 years of employment.

Requirements

• Course in ultrasound technology with college prerequisites or sufficient on-the-job experience sufficient for registry eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in diagnostic ultrasound through means of a registry is preferred within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.
• Knowledge of all ultrasound equipment.
• Proper patient positioning.
• Scanning.
• Digital image management for interpretations.
• Implementation of patient charges.
• Assists physician as required.
• Available for emergency on-call procedures as required.
• Recognizes the need for control/assessment of pain for patients and helps to prevent or reduce patient pain levels when possible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees