ULTRASOUND TECH III

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist performs physician-defined routine and specialized ultrasound procedures and complex tasks involving ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images. The technologist maintains a safe ultrasound environment and provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for Diagnostic Sonographers. The position is full-time, 75 hours per pay period, on the day shift at Roane Medical Center.

Requirements

Clinical training and certification appropriate to the specified modality.
Three years of clinical ultrasound experience.
Maintain one of the following credentials: ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (BS), ARRT (VS), or CCI.
State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform procedures or examinations ordered by a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Ensure sonography examination orders are complete and contain relevant information.
Conduct patient clinical assessments and obtain and document pertinent clinical information and technical findings for physician review and order clarification.
Identify and document examination limitations; review images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings for physician interpretation.
Document incidental findings that might affect patient safety or care.
Apply critical-thinking skills, including addressing age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Follow established processes for supply charging, stock maintenance, and vendor ordering.
Operate ultrasound equipment and perform complex tasks associated with an ACR-accredited Ultrasound Department to produce high-quality images.
Select appropriate equipment and data manipulation to achieve desired results based on factors influencing data acquisition.
Operate and perform quality control of scanning and image-recording equipment specific to the assigned work area.
Identify and screen patients; obtain patient history and complete and verify accurate consents, informed consent, and permits as needed.
Perform quality imaging procedures using technical expertise and procedure protocols; assist physicians with ultrasound procedures when needed.
Follow Joint Commission procedures for medication preparation and use for minimally invasive procedures and follow time-out policies before such procedures.
Practice aseptic technique, use universal precautions, and apply infection-prevention techniques and processes.
Provide patient instructions and education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient ability, safety, and comfort; use immobilization and protective equipment to minimize risk.
Address patients’ psychological and physical needs and provide proficient patient assessment and monitoring.
Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures and assist patients, families, practitioners, and visitors as needed.
Perform required data entry, record maintenance, and statistical data tasks.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.