Ultrasound Technologist

Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures, and or Vascular, Echo, possibly Diagnostic radiology, CT , MRI, or Mammography on patients and works with members of the Hospital District and the community to improve the delivery of patient care.Supervisory Responsibility: Mentors new technologists. Students of Allied Health Imaging Programs

ResponsibilitiesPerforms diagnostic ultrasound procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.AbdominalRenalAorta for AAAThyroidScrotumPelvic Non-OB w/wo transvaginalPregnancy less than 14 weeksPregnancy greater than 14 weeks (anatomy scan)Pregnancy greater than 14 weeks (growth scan)Biophysical ProfileNeonatal skullSoft Tissue BodyMusculoskeletalBreastGuidance for biopsy line placement/thoracentesisHysterosonogram(If Vascular) Performs Vascular Ultrasound Procedures on patients under radiologist supervision.CarotidABIVenous lower/Upper extremityArterial lower/Upper extremityArterial RenalArterial Aorta(If Echo) Performs Echocardiogram Ultrasound Procedures on patients under radiologist/ cardiologist supervision.Echocardiogram 2D/color flowFollows body substance isolation policies to include frequent hand washing and cleaning all patient contact surfaces after each patient.Verifies orders for accurate patient, exam, diagnosis, and laterality.Properly educates patients regarding procedure and all associated preparations.Obtains images as required by protocol manual for each exam.Modifies procedures according to patient age and pathology as appropriate.Properly enters patient identification and exam information prior to study.Prints or exports studies to PACS following each exam.Maintains ultrasound equipment, gel warmer, and printer, reporting problems to supervisor.Transports patients to and from department within 15 minutes of order when possible.Properly performs patient immobilization and transfer when needed.Consistently wears gloves on scanning hand.Assists other providers, physicians, and departments in a professional manner.Participates in call and holiday schedules to include evenings, nights, and weekends.Permanently identifies studies prior to transmitting (tech initials).Secondary ResponsibilitiesAssists in scheduling exams, giving necessary prep information.Assists in maintaining daily patient exam log.Sends exams to HPRA and scans in associated consents, questionnaires, worksheets, and reports.Follows procedures for burning CD’s for patient transfer and continuity of care

QualificationsMinimum: Registered or Registry eligible ARDMS or Registered ARRT (S)ARDMS (RVT) OR CCI (RVS)-Required for VascularARDCS or CCI (RCS) -Required for EchocardiogramsRegistered or Registry eligible ARRT (R) if x-rayTexas Board of Medical Examiners General Medical Radiologic Technologist GMRT if x-rayCurrent CPR