Ultrasound Tech

The Ultrasound Technologist performs basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. May be multi-credentialed in sonography. 

General Functions:

• Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs, by selecting and operating appropriate sonographic equipment
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded, assists practitioner with sonography, and uses high frequency sound waves for the purpose of diagnostic images
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques in agreement with state statues and/or where institutional policy permits, 
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a license’s practitioner. 
• Assists with amnio procedure biopsies if required.

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Provides communications to patients for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results, by gaining cooperation and minimizing anxiety
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures
• Positions patients to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested, by respecting patient’s ability, comfort and safety
• Participates in the acquisition and dissemination of the patient’s history in order to evaluate and facilitate diagnostic results.
• Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal, electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical and radiation sources
• Provides interpreting physician oral or written summary of technical findings.
• Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals
• Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction
• Initiates anecdotal, incident, contrast agent variance and accident reports in a timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge in hazards involved in the use of soundwaves and if precautionary measures
• Processes and files films as needed using RIS and PAC’s
• Schedules and transports patients as needed
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate degree 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years in Diagnostic Sonography 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiology Technologist in Sonography (ARRT). 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.