Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist performs duties under the direction of the Radiologist, Technical Director, and Lead/Chief Technologist. May perform other job related duties as necessary for the efficient operation of SDMI.
Minimum Skills, Ability And Requirements
- A graduate from an accredited ultrasound school or sufficient job experience.
ARDMS certification eligible plus additional specialty test preferred. Must meet ACR certification requirements to have at least one of the following certifications: ARDMS, AB, OB/GYN, PS or RVT.
- Performance of routine ultrasound exams.
- Maintains policies and protocols for Ultrasound department.
- Responsible for overseeing the function of all Ultrasound departments.
- Responsible for all Quality Assurance ultrasound exams.
- Completing patient paperwork.
- Aide in the clinical experience and teaching of Ultrasound students.
- Immediately report any machine malfunction or repairs to Chief, Lead and/or the appropriate service engineers.
- Follow appropriate ACR protocols and guidelines for all ultrasound exams.
- Communicating with the radiologists and staff about intradepartmental and patient exams.
- Utilizing advanced knowledge in a clinical setting of ultrasound physics and instrumentation as applicable to the setting.
- Utilizing advanced knowledge of ultrasound terminology relation to appropriate exams.
- Utilizing expertise and knowledge of ultrasound scanning techniques for each appropriate exam.
- Skill in organizing time to accommodate changes in workload and assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Skill to pay attention to details and accuracy in completing tasks.
- Awareness of responsibility to protect patient information. Even casual conversation with other employees may be overheard, whereby, violating the patient’s right to privacy (patient confidentiality).
- Respond positively to changes in assignments and priorities.
- Able to identify hazardous material in immediate work area.
- Know and follows all SDMI safety and evacuation guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Comply with Universal Protection standards.
- Willingly participates in cross-training activities within the department for own professional growth in order to contribute to the overall function of SDMI.
- Assume responsibility for updating knowledge of current SDMI department policies and procedures, protocol and practices.
- Demonstrate punctuality by reporting to work on time/satisfactory attendance record that complies with SDMI attendance policy.
- Take full responsibility for all functions within job description and assure that all functions are completed before leaving SDMI at the end of the shift. Communicate effectively when follow up is needed.
THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE POSITION REFLECT THE MAJOR DUTIES CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A DETAILED DESCRIPTION
N
(Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Abilities
Lift/ Carry
Stand
C (Constantly)
10 lbs or less
C (Constantly)
Walk
F (Frequently)
11-20 lbs
C (Constantly)
Sit
O (Occasionally)
21-50 lbs
C (Constantly)
Handling/Fingering
F (Frequently)
51-100 lbs
O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward
F (Frequently)
Over 100 lbs
O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Push / Pull
Climb
O (Occasionally)
12 lbs or less
C (Constantly)
Crawl
O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs
C (Constantly)
Squat or Kneel
O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs
O (Occasionally)
Bend
O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs
O (Occasionally)
