Ultrasound Technologist

Warren General Hospital; Warren (Warren County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren General Hospital is seeking a skilled Ultrasound Technologist to perform comprehensive ultrasound examinations across abdomen, pelvis, OB and vascular regions, including echocardiography. You will work with inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients, presenting studies to radiologists for interpretation and assisting with image-guided procedures.

You must graduate from an AMA approved Ultrasound program and be ARDMS registered or eligible in two specialties within one year.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an AMA approved program for Ultrasound Technology.
• Registered or eligible for registry in two or more specialties (including OB-GYN, Abdominal, Vascular, and Echocardiography) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography by ARDMS within one year of hire.
• Ability to recognize and document various pathological conditions.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding examination specifics.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound examinations (abdomen, pelvis, OB, small parts, vascular, echocardiography) for inpatients, outpatients and emergencies.
• Present completed studies to radiologist for interpretation; obtain additional images as directed.
• Assist radiologists in invasive procedures (aspiration, biopsy, amniocentesis).
• Process films and prepare tracing and video for interpretation.
• Maintain equipment performance and schedule service as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and staff orientation; rotate call as required.

Skills

Ultrasound techniques

ARDMS registry

Independence

Patient care

Education

AMA approved ultrasound program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Performs all requested ultrasound examinations (abdomen, pelvis, OB, small parts, vascular, echocardiography) on inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Evaluates quality of image. Seeks guidance from radiologist when necessary

Selects proper technique according to individual patient needs and conditions

Presents completed study to radiologist for interpretation and reporting; obtains additional images as directed.

Assists radiologist/physicians in specialized procedures (invasive procedures: aspiration, biopsy, amniocentesis, etc.)

Processes films, prepares “m-mode” tracing, video tape, etc. for interpretation.

Evaluates overall equipment performance

Orders supplies and schedules equipment service as needed

Participates in institutional and departmental in-services and safety programs.

Attends and participates in continuing education programs; maintains required continuing education credits

Assists with orientation of new personnel, students and other staff.

Rotates call with other personnel as required

Performs related duties as required.

Work/Education Requirements:

High school education or equivalent

Ability to recognize and document various pathological conditions

Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding examination specifics.

Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for Ultrasound Technology.

Must be registered or eligible for registry in two or more specialties (including OB-GYN, Abdominal, Vascular, and Echocardiography) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography by ARDMS within one year of hire.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of normal and variant anatomy is essential