Ultrasonographer Technologist - Radiology-Diagnostic

Overview

Provides diagnostic imaging services according to accepted standards and protocols and assures patient safety during procedures

Responsibilities

General Diagnostic Procedures:

• Performs all diagnostic procedures following policies and procedures established by the department.
• Adjusts patient care based on age-specific needs.
• Uses all equipment properly and in a manner that minimizes hazards of electric shock.
• Selects appropriate equipment for each individual ultrasound exam.
• Adjusts the equipment controls and selects the correct transducer according to the organ being examined.
• Explains procedures and responds to questions appropriately.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the PAC’s System.
• Working knowledge of CD Burning.
• Completes patient charges for each exam in a timely manner.
• Transports patients to and from the department.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
• Able to note when order and inclination will not be correct.

Administrative:

• Uses computer to access reports.
• Follows protocols for releasing of images.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department to include scheduling appointments, answering the phone, etc.
• Works with administrative support for invasive procedure scheduling
• Performs all quality controls procedures daily as assigned and maintains appropriate logs.
• Participates in annual surveys and inspections
• Able to teach/aid students.

Special Testing

• Demonstrates competency on performing all ultrasound procedures and use of the equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of AS reporting system.
• Follows proper protocol for the Trophon Disinfection System.
• Assists with the ultrasound accreditation process.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 0-1 year experience in Ultrasound in a hospital setting preferred
• Registered/licensed with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), with RVT (registered vascular technologist) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging/Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

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Board of Medical Imaging/Radiation Therapy in the State of New Hampshire REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

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(BLS) Basic Life Support REQUIRED REGISTRATION(S):

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American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

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Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)