Ultrasound Tech

Job Summary Competency must be demonstrated in producing quality, two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, vessels, and obstetric anatomy, including fetal structures for use by the physician in the diagnosis of disease, evaluation of organ malfunction, and assessment of obstetric and fetal development. To perform these in-house ultrasound responsibilities, they must also have knowledge of federal and state regulations governing this diagnostic imaging service and maintain records that demonstrate proper operation by performing the following duties. Essential Job Functions Job functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Job functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. • Performs all ultrasound procedures according to physician/radiologists’ instructions or orders. • Technologists must be able to give proper patient preparation, as well as communication, adequate anatomic review, and sufficient scanning to produce good quality images. • Demonstrates proper documentation of patient being examined via image capture. • Performs visual preventative maintenance checks, records and reports results to appropriate personnel. • Maintains and completes proper log records (patient, physician, study type, and information) daily. • Be able to analyze wave forms to aid in preparation of a diagnosis. • Knowledgeable in anatomy and scanning techniques to accommodate body habitus to demonstrate area of interest. • Be able to communicate visual finds during exam to interpreting radiologist for a complete report. • Be able to recognize and understand abnormal anatomy as well as difference between normal anatomy/variants of normal anatomy verses a positive finding. • Select equipment for use in the ultrasound procedure set-up according to the specifications for the type of examination ordered. • Select the appropriate transducer and adjust the equipment controls according to the organ/vessels to be examined, the depth of field necessary for a quality image and other specifications for the type of procedure performed. • Maintain strict confidentiality of all patients’ medical and personal information. • Demonstrate sensitivity to patients and their needs. • Follow established departmental and hospital personnel and operational policies and procedures. • Show understanding of and commitment to the provision of quality services and the improvement of that quality where needed. • Demonstrate an attitude of cooperativeness, integrity, harmony, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, medial staff members and coworkers. • Participate in the employee evaluation process and correct any identified deficiencies in performance or behavior. • Participate in continuing education to continually update knowledge, skills, and abilities in ultrasound technologies. • Must be able to describe location of findings in detail to physician/radiologist. Note: This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.