Job Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs ultrasound procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Essential Functions:

General and Vascular

• Performs high quality ultrasound procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards

Echocardiography

• Perform echocardiograms
• Produce real-time images of cardiac structures to assist doctors in diagnosing cardiovascular disease
• Evaluate cardiac abnormalities and associated complications
• Track and assess chronic heart conditions
• Identify and evaluate narrowed or leaking heart valves
• Determine the causes of heart murmurs, chest pain, or shortness of breath

• Associates Degree in Ultrasound Technology or Graduate of Accredited Sonography Program
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Registered in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound (RCS, RDCS, RVT, or RVS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required