What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Technologist position at Conway Medical Center?
Position Summary:
The Ultrasound Technologist- PNS (UT) will perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to monitor normal fetal development and screen for any potential abnormalities for obstetric patients. For gynecologicial patients, ultrasound is used to assess female organs and structures, and Ultrasound studies for abdominal, small parts and some vessel studies. The UT will perform procedures including but not limited to ultrasound procedures, abdominal studies and Ob-Gyn procedures as required. The UT will utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, printers, and PACS workstations. Other responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, explaining procedures to patients, reporting changes in patient condition to medical staff, providing an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the physician, evaluating the quality of sonograms and will determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-S) required.
Experience:
- Previous sonography experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in physics and one specialty, e.g. Abdomen, Vascular, and OB/GYN, etc.
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.
Special Skills:
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing and imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads required.
- Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Strong PC skills required.
- Strong verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to consistently exercise independent judgement required.
Working Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
- Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
- Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
- Prolonged standing and walking required.
- Repetitive motion while scanning.