Ultrasound Tech

Description

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a PRN Ultrasound Tech.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain accurate diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Document exams accurately according to physician orders and clinic protocols.
• Review patient medical history and provider instructions to determine appropriate imaging approach and equipment settings.
• Record any medical history that may be relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Explain procedures to patients, address questions, and position patients to obtain optimal images.
• Operate, prepare, and maintain ultrasound equipment and accessories to produce diagnostic-quality images.
• Recognize, document, and communicate observed abnormalities or anomalies to the appropriate provider. Take measurements, calculate values, and analyze the results in preliminary reports for the physician. 
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, physicians, and clinical staff.
• Adheres to HIPAA, patient record management policies, infection control, and all clinic policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Passed the ARDMS Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. 
• Registry eligible in the applicable sonography specialty (Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular, etc.) through ARDMS.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Previous experience performing diagnostic ultrasound examinations preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices.

Skills:

• Skill in communication and interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data.
• Skill in patient assessment, image acquisition, and documentation with minimal supervision.

Abilities:

• Ability to explain technical procedures and results to patients in a user-friendly manner.
• Ability to calm patients who may be nervous about the procedure.
• Ability to use correct body mechanics to assist patients appropriately.
• Ability to work collaboratively with providers and clinical staff.
• Ability to independently perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations and produce diagnostic-quality images without direct supervision.

Equipment Operated:

• Variety of Sonography equipment including ultrasound machines, transducers, gels, and computer hardware/software.

Work Environment:

• Combination of exam and laboratory rooms and darkroom. 
• In some situations, may work in an operating room. Sometimes works in close quarters. 
• Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

• May be standing for long periods and may have to lift/turn disabled patients.
• Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Some stress related to dealing with anxious patients.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate ultrasound equipment.

Other Requirements:

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.