What are the responsibilities and job description for the ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST position at StrideCare?
Description
Job Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist will independently operate sonographic equipment and perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist in diagnosis or scans for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The qualified candidate will be expected to take a patient centered approach and assure that all services are provided within professional standards and with a high level of medical ethics.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Job Summary: The Ultrasound Technologist will independently operate sonographic equipment and perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist in diagnosis or scans for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The qualified candidate will be expected to take a patient centered approach and assure that all services are provided within professional standards and with a high level of medical ethics.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
- Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, including venous reflux and arterial ultrasound examinations
- Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination
- Obtains and reviews the requisition for examination in order to be aware of information such as procedure requested, clinical history, patient condition or any other special requirements
- Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
- Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Independently initiates additional ultrasound imaging procedures to facilitate optimum diagnostic results
- Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician
- Provides interpreting physician with an oral or written summary of technical findings
- Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients
- Maintains ultrasound equipment and adequate supplies
- Other Duties as assigned.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be RVT or RVS certified.
- StrideCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, fax machines).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
- Visual acuity is required to perform tasks involving computer screens and paper documents.
- Ability to move around the office to access files, office machinery, and other equipment.