Ultrasound Technologist
Job Description
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates
Johnson City, Tennessee, Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound equipment to make quality images for patients of all ages in areas related to OB/GYN. This individual will be able to perform ultrasound procedures with knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology. Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed. Patient care is accomplished in a timely, professional, efficient, and safe manner. The ultrasound technologist must be able to think and act independently. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Assists in training and/or precepting personnel in non-invasive ultrasound procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, and pathology and equipment limitations.
Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
Follows protocols and or physician specific orders. Reviews prior images/reports/patient history as needed.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
Performs routine and complex studies and assists physician in a variety of imaging procedures
Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound technologists
Able to perform on all age groups from infant to adult/geriatric.
Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation.
Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained.
Performs ultrasound and other procedures on patients as directed by Physicians & Advance Practitioners.
Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information relating to the procedure.
Ensures all required written and computer documentation, forms and patient medical records are completed in a timely manner.
Maintains ultrasound supplies and cleans equipment.
Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
Maintains department records, reports and files.
Other
Maintains continuing education
Compiles information and prepares reports.
Maintains records.
Participates in educational activities.
Follows organizational policies and procedures, including State of Franklin Healthcare Associates Compliance Manual, Code of Ethics and Business Standards, HR Policies and Procedures Manual, Team Member Handbook, OSHA Manual and any other policies or procedures for the job function, department, location or clinic.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervises
N/A
Qualifications
Education
Must be a registered sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certified in (at least) OB/GYN. Does not have to be registered in ARRT.
Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of one year experience, OB/GYN preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Registry with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Certified in Physics and OB/GYN.
Competencies
Teamwork: Maintains a positive working relationship with team members; acknowledges strengths and contributions of others; supports team goals and objectives.
Compassion: Professional and respectful to patients, co-workers and others; remains calm when faced with challenging or difficult situations; manages and resolves conflict in a constructive manner.
Extra Effort: Makes the best use of time during work hours; looks for opportunities to help others when assigned work is complete; goes above and beyond to ensure priorities are achieved.
Excellence:
Quality/Continuous Improvement: Ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed; contributes ideas and methods for improvement; receptive to suggestions and new ideas; accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates improvement.
Job Knowledge/Technical Skill: Proficient in required skills for duties assigned; able to navigate and resolve unexpected situations.
Productivity/Dependability: Responsive to direction and instructions; demonstrates ability to set priorities; completes appropriate quantity of work within assigned time limits; follows through on assignments and notifies supervisor if unable to complete; exhibits good attendance record (excluding approved leave); gives appropriate notification of absence and schedules time off appropriately.
Working Conditions
(If the job requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from type of working environment, regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working indoors/outdoors, working with challenging clients, travel and so forth.)
Work is performed in a medical office environment involving contact with patients, physicians, staff, insurance carriers and other business partners. Occasional local travel between work sites and additional hours, including evening or weekend work, may be necessary.
Physical Requirements
Not Required
Occasional
Frequent
Continuous
Walking
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Lifting
up to 10 lbs
X
up to 25 lbs
X
up to 50 lbs
X
Assisted lifting
X
Climbing
X
Bending
X
Pulling
X
Pushing
X
Vision
X
Color Vision
X
Hearing
X
Speaking
X
Chemicals/PPE
X
Pathogens/PPE
X
Outside Work
X
Additional Physical Requirements or Comments:
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates reserves the right to alter, change or modify this job description at any time, with our without notice. The duties and responsibilities contained herein are considered representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the duties and responsibilities, which may be required of a job incumbent. All other categorizations contained herein are meant to be representative of the general environment or working conditions in which the job is performed.
Summary
The Ultrasound Technologist operates ultrasound equipment to make quality images for patients of all ages in areas related to OB/GYN. This individual will be able to perform ultrasound procedures with knowledge of anatomical positioning and physiology. Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed. Patient care is accomplished in a timely, professional, efficient, and safe manner. The ultrasound technologist must be able to think and act independently. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Assists in training and/or precepting personnel in non-invasive ultrasound procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, and pathology and equipment limitations.
Sets up and adjusts all equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
Follows protocols and or physician specific orders. Reviews prior images/reports/patient history as needed.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
Performs routine and complex studies and assists physician in a variety of imaging procedures
Participate in various teaching and mentoring of ultrasound technologists
Able to perform on all age groups from infant to adult/geriatric.
Organizes processed images, measurements, calculations and other data in a logical sequence for presentation to the physician for interpretation.
Consults with the physician as applicable regarding the quality of images and data obtained.
Performs ultrasound and other procedures on patients as directed by Physicians & Advance Practitioners.
Obtains and records all pertinent clinical information relating to the procedure.
Ensures all required written and computer documentation, forms and patient medical records are completed in a timely manner.
Maintains ultrasound supplies and cleans equipment.
Maintains ultrasound equipment. Orders and stocks all ultrasound supplies.
Maintains department records, reports and files.
Other
Maintains continuing education
Compiles information and prepares reports.
Maintains records.
Participates in educational activities.
Follows organizational policies and procedures, including State of Franklin Healthcare Associates Compliance Manual, Code of Ethics and Business Standards, HR Policies and Procedures Manual, Team Member Handbook, OSHA Manual and any other policies or procedures for the job function, department, location or clinic.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervises
N/A
Qualifications
Education
Must be a registered sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certified in (at least) OB/GYN. Does not have to be registered in ARRT.
Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of one year experience, OB/GYN preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Registry with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Certified in Physics and OB/GYN.
Competencies
Teamwork: Maintains a positive working relationship with team members; acknowledges strengths and contributions of others; supports team goals and objectives.
Compassion: Professional and respectful to patients, co-workers and others; remains calm when faced with challenging or difficult situations; manages and resolves conflict in a constructive manner.
Extra Effort: Makes the best use of time during work hours; looks for opportunities to help others when assigned work is complete; goes above and beyond to ensure priorities are achieved.
Excellence:
Quality/Continuous Improvement: Ensures accuracy and completeness of work performed; contributes ideas and methods for improvement; receptive to suggestions and new ideas; accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates improvement.
Job Knowledge/Technical Skill: Proficient in required skills for duties assigned; able to navigate and resolve unexpected situations.
Productivity/Dependability: Responsive to direction and instructions; demonstrates ability to set priorities; completes appropriate quantity of work within assigned time limits; follows through on assignments and notifies supervisor if unable to complete; exhibits good attendance record (excluding approved leave); gives appropriate notification of absence and schedules time off appropriately.
Working Conditions
(If the job requires a person to work in special working conditions this should be stated in the job description. Special working conditions cover a range of circumstances from type of working environment, regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working indoors/outdoors, working with challenging clients, travel and so forth.)
Work is performed in a medical office environment involving contact with patients, physicians, staff, insurance carriers and other business partners. Occasional local travel between work sites and additional hours, including evening or weekend work, may be necessary.
Physical Requirements
Not Required
Occasional
Frequent
Continuous
Walking
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Lifting
up to 10 lbs
X
up to 25 lbs
X
up to 50 lbs
X
Assisted lifting
X
Climbing
X
Bending
X
Pulling
X
Pushing
X
Vision
X
Color Vision
X
Hearing
X
Speaking
X
Chemicals/PPE
X
Pathogens/PPE
X
Outside Work
X
Additional Physical Requirements or Comments:
State of Franklin Healthcare Associates reserves the right to alter, change or modify this job description at any time, with our without notice. The duties and responsibilities contained herein are considered representative, but not necessarily all-inclusive, of the duties and responsibilities, which may be required of a job incumbent. All other categorizations contained herein are meant to be representative of the general environment or working conditions in which the job is performed.
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