Ultrasound Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in sonography from an accredited school.
• Current RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) Certification
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of one years of experience working as a certified Ultrasonographer
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
• Prepares equipment for procedure.
• Selects appropriate equipment settings.
• Explains procedure to patient and records any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Directs the patient to move into positions that will provide the best view.
• Spreads gel on the skin to aid in the transmission of sound waves.
• Operates special equipment to direct nonionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient’s body.
• The equipment collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.
• Views the screen during the scan, looking for visual cues that contrast healthy areas with unhealthy ones.
• Selects images to show the physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Takes measurements, calculates values, and analyzes the results in a preliminary report for the physicians.
• Keeps patient records and adjusts/maintains equipment.
• Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• HSA / FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)