Ultrasound Technologist

WVU Medicine

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and therapeutic services, along with associated patient care, to support the Radiology Department’s mission of providing diagnostic information for patient treatment. The role plans and performs sonographic imaging procedures, ensures optimal image quality, supports patient comfort and understanding, and works collaboratively with clinical and support staff. It also includes clinical instruction and student performance evaluation, ongoing professional development, equipment reporting, and high-level disinfection of ultrasound equipment. The position is based in a clinical setting.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Be ARDMS registered within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions in English.
• Ability to work with people using a teamwork approach.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks and multitask.
• Ability to differentiate shades of gray on a black-and-white monitor or photograph.
• Ability to stand and walk for six to seven hours per day.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push an ultrasound machine for portable exams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for diagnosis or treatment, following department standards, professional literature, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the technical knowledge and professional competencies required by the organization and applicable accreditation and licensing bodies.
• Review physician requests for each procedure and refer questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing a study.
• Produce images of optimal quality.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Assess patients’ comfort, hygiene, and range-of-motion needs and provide appropriate support.
• Explain sonographic procedures to patients and answer their questions.
• Promote teamwork and positive interactions with technical, support, nursing, resident, and medical staff.
• Engage in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation to support efficient, high-quality, cost-effective patient care throughout the hospital.
• Provide clinical instruction in accordance with sonography education program standards and applicable protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate and document student clinical performance fairly, consistently, and promptly according to educational program guidelines.
• Maintain professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
• Participate in in-house training and development and apply resulting skills and knowledge to job performance.
• Follow applicable professional ethics, organizational and department policies, behavior standards, regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines in imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relations.
• Report equipment failures immediately when identified.
• Perform high-level disinfection of ultrasound equipment according to department policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed