Ultrasound Technologist

Veterans in Healthcare

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mount Nittany Health is seeking a skilled ultrasound technologist to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging on-site at State College, PA. You will acquire images, verify accuracy, and prepare reports for physician review.

RDMS certification is required on hire/transfer, with OB/GYN RDMS completion within one year. BLS certification must be current; hospital environment experience preferred.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Training program in Ultrasonic Technology or on-the-job training with an RDMS preferred.
RDMS certification required on hire/transfer; OB/GYN RDMS within 1 year.
BLS for Healthcare Providers per AHA standards.

Responsibilities

Obtain information from patients and records for correlation.
Perform ultrasound procedures as prescribed, position patient and capture diagnostic images.
Prepare and file diagnostic ultrasound imagery reports in patient chart.
Assist physicians with ultrasound-guided procedures.
Maintain sterilization practices and manage supplies.
Document patient data and billed services in EHR.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

HIPAA & charting

Communication

ICD-9 & CPT coding

Equipment troubleshooting

Image acquisition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ultrasound technology training program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

State College, PA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Position Summary

Perform ultrasound procedures to assist in the diagnosis of medical conditions.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a specialized training program in Ultrasonic Technology or on-the-job training with a registered sonographer preferred.

Experience:

One year of experience performing ultrasound procedures in a hospital, clinic or physician’s office preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of physician office procedures, ICD-9 and CPT coding guidelines.
Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and procedures, protocols and safety hazards common to administering ultrasounds including equipment, body mechanics and patient movement.
Ability to recognize normal and pathological features.
Ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively and to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment problems and perform simple adjustments.
Skill in the production and communication of sonograms.

License/Certification/Registration:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required upon hire/transfer.
Registered in OB/GYN with RDMS within 1 year of hire/transfer.
Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from the Practice Manager.

Supervision Given

None

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Obtains essential information from patients, medical records and previous scans for correlation.
Performs ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a physician including positioning patient, selecting the appropriate scan images to be recorded and obtaining diagnostic sonographic images by scanning the appropriate body part of the patient.
Prepares the diagnostic ultrasound imagery report, saves the hard image and a copy of the report in the patient’s chart and submit the report to the appropriate physician.
Assists physicians with ultrasound guided procedures such as amniocentesis and saline infusion sonograms.
Ensures all procedures are conducted following established sterilization techniques and procedures.
Maintains and orders ultrasound supplies as necessary.
Documents patient information, test and examination results and care provided in the patient’s paper or electronic health record.
Using the Electronic Health Record, documents and bills for services rendered.

Non-essential Functions

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

About Us

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Why Mount Nittany Health?

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