POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides imaging care services in accordance with the policies of MHS and directives of the medical staff.

Possess the ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to MHS

Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work with

supervisors, other department managers and medical staff in order to provide the best patient care

possible.

Produces two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of

disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.

Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for

examination.

Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and

other specifications of test.

Key test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test

results.

Able to perform functions in PACS.

Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to

monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.

Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic

tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.

Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to

obtain permanent record of internal examination.

Maintains positive and effective relationships with other departments and the Medical Staff.

Consults with physicians to resolve problems and to obtain and provide patient care input.

Maintains open communication and problem solving atmosphere with other departments to achieve

quality patient care.

Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.

Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills

Fair.

Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.

Complete other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

One year certificate from college or technical school and a minimum of one year of related experience

and/or training in a hospital environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

BLS required within 30 days of hire. ARRT or ARDMS eligible.

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and

department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, lift and pull as needed especially in fulfilling job responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of this position.

The job description and duties of this position are subject to change, be modified or supplemented as

deemed necessary by Medina Healthcare System. Employees are required to comply with supervisory

instructions and to perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors,

managers and administration. This job description does not constitute any employment contract

between Medina Healthcare System and any employee.