Ultrasound Technologist

• Prioritizes and coordinates ultrasound exams with nursing units, radiologists, and referring physicians
• Performs ultrasound exams in accordance to departmental protocols and standards
• Provides adequate patient care as it relates to the exam requested
• Operates ultrasound and associated equipment with proficiency
• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient
• Assists Radiologist in performing invasive procedures
• Evaluates technical quality of exam and develops a superior varied technique for elevated efficiency in the department
• Supports and contributes to the Patient-Centered Care Philosophy
• Reports malfunctioning equipment
• Operates the Radiology computer system to include entering and charging exams and supplies
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion
• Assists in keeping the area completely stocked
• Adheres to departmental rules and regulations while performing in a professional manner always

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (S)
• Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program
• BLS required per policy guidelines
• Interpersonal skills required
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development
• Skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served
• Physical ability for strenuous effort (assisting patients, lifting up to 600 lbs with assistance, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting)
• Mental skills to read and comprehend patient orders and technical materials
• Motor coordination to operate heavy and delicate equipment
• Intact sense of sight and hearing

Graduate of a comprehensive medical diagnostic ultrasound program preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay (shift, on call)
• Incentive pay for select positions