Ultrasound Tech Full Time Days

As an Ultrasound Technologist you will:

• Produce two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs.
• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results to reduce anxiety.
• Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients and locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients and/or family members ensuring cooperation and optimum test results and to reduce anxiety.
• Develops film using automatic film processing equipment and assembles all necessary patient information (i.e., history and past films/records). Delivers to Radiologist/Physician for interpretation/review following established procedures.
• Prepares or cleans patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies, wiping off tables and cleaning equipment, ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
• Assists physicians with such procedures as needle biopsies, renal biopsies, etc. by scanning patient, marking patient’s body and determining angle of puncture as requested.
• Schedules patients as needed and ensures patients receive adequate service.
• Maintains patient information by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment by performing scheduled cleanings/tests and documents results. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed in order to support the achievement of established goals and objectives.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registration Requirements:

• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
• New graduates: must be registered with ARDMS within two years of graduation; all other personnel must be registered with ARDMS within one year of hire  
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S)
• Registered as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the ARDMS within three years of hire.
• Registered in Vascular Sonography (VS) by the ARRT within three years of hire