The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging. In this role, the Ultrasound Technologist will be responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, quality improvement and maintaining a safe environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing diagnostic imaging including explaining the procedure to the patient and positioning patient to provide the best view.

• Reviews patient’s medical history, previous available imaging and physician’s instructions. Ensures that there is an electronic order for the ultrasound test to be done.

• Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents any deviations. Follows the protocol for imaging and measurements required for each study.

• Applies independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.

• Applies independent judgment during sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.

• As necessary, acquires additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.

• Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination.

• Reviews examination images, synthesizes examination results, and prepares the preliminary findings.

• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment

• Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.

• Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within the shift, including transmission of completed exams to internal PACS system.

• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures

• Assess patient’s understanding of process and informed consent of invasive procedures

• Performs all equipment quality control checks

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient

• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies

• Travels to all facility locations as required

• Performs additional duties as assigned

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma and 2 to 5 years of relevant experience

• Graduate of a school accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or equivalent preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy in order to receive and interpret physician requests for routine, standardized ultrasonography procedures

  Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer