Description PURPOSE STATEMENT Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients. • Schedule patients. • Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results. • Position patient, select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc. • Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus. • Assist Physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, etc. Scan patient, mark patients’ body, determine angle for puncture, and assist as necessary maintaining sterile technique. • Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis. • Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS. • Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control. • Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required. • Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. • Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc. • Attend in services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required. • Technologists will take call. • Can send images to both cloud systems. • Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director. • Maintain regular and predictable attendance. • Perform other essential duties as assigned. Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or equivalent. • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program. • ARDMS certified or registry eligible. • Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required. • Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. • Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. • Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. • Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. • Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. • Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. • Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.