Ultrasound Technologist

Job Description

The Ultrasound Technologist, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The Ultrasound Technologist functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of practice. The Ultrasound Technologist demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.

Shift & Schedule:

Monday- Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Essential Functions/Performance Expectations

• Practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment
  
  

and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs

procedures and techniques appropriately

• Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for
  
  

professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.

• Acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information
  
  

for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that

interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.

• The Ultrasound Technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs imaging and
  
  

procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and

demonstrates expertise in providing quality care to the patient, self, and other members of

the healthcare team.

• The Radiology Career Ladder Policy Radiology Career Ladder Policy is designed to
  
  

recognize professional excellence in relation to imaging. The policy outlines the process

by which the employee will be evaluated to ensure that the employee is meeting

minimum job level requirements to maintain their current level on the career ladder, a

mechanism for the employee to advance up the ladder or for management to adjust their

level down if the employee does not meet the minimum requirements for their current

level. The Radiology Career Ladder Chart Radiology Career Ladder Chart gives an

overview of each ladder requirements while the Radiology Career Ladder Evaluation

Request Form Radiology Career Ladder Evaluation Request Form is where the employee

documents achievements and obtains approval to maintain same level or advance to next

level.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be within the last semester of graduating or a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program and/or cross-trained from another allied health discipline.
• ARDMS registered or eligible. First registry must be obtained within 1 year of employment. Second registry must be obtained within the second year of employment.
  
  

The first attempt at one of the examinations will occur within three months of graduation or employment.

• Ultrasound Technologists who obtained credentials on the basis of another license in the medical field must maintain both licenses (examples: original license requires licensure from TDH, it must be maintained. If the original license requires from ARRT, it must be obtained).
• Total Joint & Spine Center initial and annual education: 1.5 hours
• Required to complete two (2) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification. Education will focus on the handling of soiled instrumentation at the point of use and storage of instrumentation for sterile processing department pick-up
  
  

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

Ø Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

Bonus -- Up to $45,000

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 plus years experience, with up to a 3 year commitment

Bonus is only applicable to new hires. Please inquire for details.

Not eligible for current employees or returning employees within one year of separation. Bonus is not eligible if hired through a staffing agency or if sponsorship is required