The Ultrasound Technologist performs basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. May be multi-credentialed in the area of sonography. General Functions: • Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs, by selecting and operating appropriate sonographic equipment • Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded, assists practitioner with sonography, and uses high frequency sound waves for the purpose of diagnostic images • Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques in agreement with state statues and/or where institutional policy permits, • Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a license’s practitioner. • Assists with amnio procedure biopsies if required. Department/Business Unit Functions: • Provides communications to patients for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results, by gaining cooperation and minimizing anxiety • Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures • Positions patients to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested, by respecting patient’s ability, comfort and safety • Participates in the acquisition and dissemination of the patient’s history in order to evaluate and facilitate diagnostic results. • Implements protective measures to prevent patient injury due to thermal, electrical, mechanical, laser, chemical and radiation sources • Provides interpreting physician oral or written summary of technical findings. • Provides practical instruction, evaluation and precepting for students and/or other healthcare professionals • Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, quality control of equipment and reports equipment malfunction • Initiates anecdotal, incident, contrast agent variance and accident reports in a timely manner • Demonstrates knowledge in hazards involved in the use of soundwaves and if precautionary measures • Processes and files films as needed using RIS and PAC’s • Schedules and transports patients as needed • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively • Maintains safe environment • Addresses patient population-specific needs • Participates in Performance Improvement activities MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate degree PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years in Diagnostic Sonography REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiology Technologist in Sonography (ARRT). PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. #LI-JH5