Ultrasound Technologist

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ultrasound Technologist at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters performs and assists with ultrasound examinations under the direction of a Radiologist to support accurate medical diagnosis.

Evaluates image quality, supports inpatient, ED and outpatient imaging, and collaborates with Sedation and Anesthesia for urgent exams. CPR training is required and travel may be necessary as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ultrasound techniques and operation of sonographic equipment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients and staff.
• CPR training required or obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates ultrasound images for technical quality.
• Supports inpatient, ED and outpatient imaging services.
• Collaborates with Sedation and Anesthesia to schedule add-on/urgent exams.
• Assists and supports new hire orientation and training.
• Ensures customer satisfaction with services.
• Seeks guidance from management for unusual circumstances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Image quality optimization

Patient communication

Education

ARDMS registration/c certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment operation

Job description

Ultrasound Technologist

The Ultrasound Technologist performs and assists with ultrasound examinations and procedures under the direction of a Radiologist or delegating practitioner to produce US exams which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body. Works with leadership and radiologists to provide, enhance and maintain high levels for image quality and patient safety. Reports to designated department Supervisor/Manager/Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates ultrasound images for technical quality.
• Provides services to support inpatient, ED and outpatient imaging.
• Works in conjunction with the Sedation and Anesthesia departments to facilitate and ensure timely placement of add-on/urgent examinations.
• Assists and supports new hire orientation and training.
• Assures customer satisfaction (interdepartmental, community and patient/family) with services.
• Seeks guidance from management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation from financial/operational policies and standards of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Registration or Certification as an Ultrasound Technologist by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of ultrasound techniques/principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of sonographic equipment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with patients/families, nursing personnel, physicians and coworkers.
• Analytical skills necessary to detect pathologies based on the knowledge of physiological cause/effect of diseases and clinical principles.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to Travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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