Job Summary: Under indirect supervision performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of ultrasound images and is responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound department.
The hours for this position would be Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Major Job Functions
- Communicate with patients in a respectful, appropriate and courteous manner.
- Maintain room cleanliness, stock rooms and order supplies if necessary.
- Assist patient on and off exam tables and with dressing of patient.
- Explains procedure to patient and maintains patient’s safety.
- Obtain patient’s clinical history and investigates correlation of complimentary procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and ultrasound machine and transducers.
- Provides patient care and comfort and honors patient’s bill of rights.
- Discusses and interprets studies along with radiologist.
- Updates ACR Ultrasound Accreditation.
- Follows and attends all HIPPA, blood borne and OSHA guidelines and classes.
- Works with clinical students.
- Collect, wash, and restock laundry as needed.
Specifications
- Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology/ Ultrasonography School.
- Experience: No post graduate experience required.
- Certification/License/Registration: Registered or Registry eligible through the ARRT. Sub-specialty registration in US required. BLS/CPR certification required. Maintains Continuing Education Credits.
