Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities under the standards of the Hospital.

• Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; obtains pertinent diagnostic images for record documentation when presenting cases
• Ensures that ultrasound equipment & accessories are maintained and functioning. Reports problems to Lead Tech and supervisor.
• Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure
• Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced. Produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician
• Participates in maintaining records for research cases. Participates as needed in evaluation of new equipment for research or possible future use in department.
• Performs a variety of echo-cardiography procedures utilizing ultrasonic high frequency
• Performs appropriate infection prevention techniques
• Performs proper probe handling & cleaning according to procedures if necessary
• Perform proper Doppler technique and documentation of Doppler information, color and Doppler spectral imaging, color & spectral scale
• Reviews patient medical history in chart information system. Reloads prior exams for comparison. Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately (Xcelera PACS - Picture Archiving and Communication systems).
• Spots check exams for required views and adequate demonstration of anatomy. Completes exam within required timeframe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• And one of the following certifications RDCS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or
• RDCS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or CCI-Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Experience

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems
• Knowledge of principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues
• Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment
• Knowledge of ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation

Job Type: Contract

Salary: From $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person