The ultrasound technician is responsible for coordinating ultrasounds, accurately preparing and documenting ultrasound images, and working with physicians to provide the utmost care to patients during their visit.

Responsibilities

Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information.
Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department
Explain the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support
Decide which still images, or sonograms to capture and present to physician for diagnostic purposes
Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
Ensuring cardiology patients are comfortable by answering any questions they have about the tests.
Uses the electronic health records system with accuracy and enter patient charges as requires
Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications/ Requirements: **

Adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; the standard of care in the Community applicable to Employee; relevant licensure/certification, accreditation, and ethical standards; third-party payer requirements; and Clinic's bylaws, rules and policies, including but not limited to Clinic's employment policies.
Graduate from an accredited program of diagnostic medical sonography or related field
RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification or equivalency
BLS certification from American Heart Association
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of safety and infection control protocols
Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment
Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed
Work Conditions:** This position will have a high level of social contact with patients, doctors, and other office staff. There may be times when this position will have to deal with conflict situations, including patients who are unpleasant or angry due to the effects of their illness. Walking, standing, typing, speaking, writing, and lifting objects that may weigh more than 10 pounds is required. Use of computerized equipment and other technology is required. This position will work exclusively in-doors with a clean, regulated environment. However, exposure to disease and infection from close contact with patients is a risk. Please wear gloves, masks, or other protective gear as required and provided. Errors in procedures, treatments, or records could result in serious injury to patients, staff, or an employee, increasing the risk of contamination. Exposure to equipment that emits noise or other by-products (radiation, magnetized fields, etc.) is highly likely.

Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic

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