What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Technologist position at Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology?
Your Image, Our Focus
When it comes to providing quality, patient-centered care – local matters. Our doctors and staff are invested in the community. We’re your local team of radiology experts. With cutting-edge medical imaging technology, highly trained clinical staff, and board-certified radiologists, we bring patient care and imaging excellence into focus.
The ability to adapt to a growth mindset and be willing to learn and take accountability is a must for any individual within the walls of our establishments. Empathic and positive attitude is a required mindset for all employees as it is our duty to connect on a stelar level with one another as co-workers, but even more important is our patience and referring providers.
We practice PATIENT with our peers and all individuals we come in contact with within our scope.
Professional | Accountable | Timely | Intentional | Navigate | Thank You
Basic Benefits (Health & Fringe)
This position is responsible for utilizing ultrasound equipment to assist in the diagnosis of various medical conditions for patients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Experience: No minimum experience required.
Other Requirements
ARDMS registered preferred, registry eligible conditional and maintains ongoing CEU’s as applicable. Basic Life Support required. Flexibility to work varying shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and Banner Wyoming Medical Center and applicable agencies. Must continue to be in compliance with all requirements. State licensure, CMEs , HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, SAMS,
Area
Compliance Requirement
Certification
Maintain current registry and CME
Protocol Adherence
Follow ACR exam protocols, proper labeling, and documentation
Image Quality
Participate in QA programs, peer reviews, and maintain image quality standards
HIPAA & Safety
Uphold patient confidentiality and infection control protocols
Supervision & Billing
Ensure proper physician supervision and accurate exam logging
Accreditation Duties
Participate in reaccreditation, protocol updates, and ACR case submissions
Knowledge
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, patient care, and medical ethics.
Working knowledge in abdominal, obgyn, breast, vascular, pediatrics, and emergent exams.
Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.
Skills
Clear communication and interpersonal interactions.
Attention to detail and ability to focus in a fast paced environment.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Technical competency.
Abilities
Explain technical procedures to patients in a user-friendly manner.
Calm Patients Who May Be Nervous About The Procedure.
Use correct body mechanics/ergonomics to assist patients appropriately and safely.
Work both in a team setting as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.
Competently use Microsoft Office.
Equipment Operated: Variety of ultrasound machines, Trophon EPR, ABI machine, variety of PACS, and RIS systems.
Work Environment: Both the outpatient and inpatient setting including portable exams and OR procedures. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings is possible.
Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Sonographer such as standing for long periods. May have to lift/turn disabled patients. Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving ability to see and touch machines clearly and function buttons on machine, standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
When it comes to providing quality, patient-centered care – local matters. Our doctors and staff are invested in the community. We’re your local team of radiology experts. With cutting-edge medical imaging technology, highly trained clinical staff, and board-certified radiologists, we bring patient care and imaging excellence into focus.
The ability to adapt to a growth mindset and be willing to learn and take accountability is a must for any individual within the walls of our establishments. Empathic and positive attitude is a required mindset for all employees as it is our duty to connect on a stelar level with one another as co-workers, but even more important is our patience and referring providers.
We practice PATIENT with our peers and all individuals we come in contact with within our scope.
Professional | Accountable | Timely | Intentional | Navigate | Thank You
Basic Benefits (Health & Fringe)
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Safe Harbor Retirement
- Profit Sharing Retirement
- Supplemental (Aflac)
- PTO
- Holiday Pay ( bonuses if working the holiday)
- Scrub allowance
- Licensure reimbursement
This position is responsible for utilizing ultrasound equipment to assist in the diagnosis of various medical conditions for patients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Reviews patient’s medical history and physician’s instructions.
- Explains the procedure to patients in a way they will understand.
- Records any medical history that may be relevant to the exam.
- Obtains and provides diagnostic images, measurements, and preliminary reports of patients of all ages for review by the Radiologist.
- Maintains HIPAA compliance.
- Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvement policies/procedures.
- Assist Radiologist with ultrasound guided procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience: No minimum experience required.
Other Requirements
ARDMS registered preferred, registry eligible conditional and maintains ongoing CEU’s as applicable. Basic Life Support required. Flexibility to work varying shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must comply with all duties, policies, and requirements of Outpatient Radiology and Banner Wyoming Medical Center and applicable agencies. Must continue to be in compliance with all requirements. State licensure, CMEs , HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, SAMS,
Area
Compliance Requirement
Certification
Maintain current registry and CME
Protocol Adherence
Follow ACR exam protocols, proper labeling, and documentation
Image Quality
Participate in QA programs, peer reviews, and maintain image quality standards
HIPAA & Safety
Uphold patient confidentiality and infection control protocols
Supervision & Billing
Ensure proper physician supervision and accurate exam logging
Accreditation Duties
Participate in reaccreditation, protocol updates, and ACR case submissions
Knowledge
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, patient care, and medical ethics.
Working knowledge in abdominal, obgyn, breast, vascular, pediatrics, and emergent exams.
Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality improvement practices to establish a safe work environment.
Skills
Clear communication and interpersonal interactions.
Attention to detail and ability to focus in a fast paced environment.
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Technical competency.
Abilities
Explain technical procedures to patients in a user-friendly manner.
Calm Patients Who May Be Nervous About The Procedure.
Use correct body mechanics/ergonomics to assist patients appropriately and safely.
Work both in a team setting as well as independently with minimal supervision.
Multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers.
Competently use Microsoft Office.
Equipment Operated: Variety of ultrasound machines, Trophon EPR, ABI machine, variety of PACS, and RIS systems.
Work Environment: Both the outpatient and inpatient setting including portable exams and OR procedures. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to clinic settings is possible.
Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Sonographer such as standing for long periods. May have to lift/turn disabled patients. Work primarily at diagnostic imaging machines involving ability to see and touch machines clearly and function buttons on machine, standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.