Ultrasound Technologist (PT)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ultrasound Technologist at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center performs two dimensional ultrasonic recordings to support physician diagnosis and organ assessment.

Candidates should have an associate degree, 1+ year experience (breast ultrasound preferred), and ARDMS/ARRT eligibility or registration within 3 months; BLS is typically required. Expect patient communication, equipment operation, and data entry as core duties.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training, breast ultrasound experience preferred.
• Registered or registry eligible through ARDMS or ARRT; ARDMS/ARRT within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Select equipment for ultrasound setup according to examination specifications.
• Explain process to patient and assist in positioning for examination.
• Select transducer and adjust controls for organ and depth.
• Enter data into ultrasound computer to maintain patient test records.
• Move transducer over body area and monitor ultrasonic patterns.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist produces two dimensional, ultrasonic recordings of internal organs to be used by the prescribing Physician in the diagnosis of diseases and in the study of the malfunction of organs.

• Select equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination
• Explain process to patient, and instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for examination
• Select transducer and adjust equipment controls according to the organ being examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test
• Key test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Move transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced

Job Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist produces two dimensional, ultrasonic recordings of internal organs to be used by the prescribing Physician in the diagnosis of diseases and in the study of the malfunction of organs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Select equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination
• Explain process to patient, and instruct and assist patient in assuming physical position for examination
• Select transducer and adjust equipment controls according to the organ being examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test
• Key test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results
• Move transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observe sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced

Summary Of Other Job Duties And Expectations

• Adhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
• Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
• Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties
• Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive workplace and customer environments
• Work as a team to continuously improve work quality.
• Confirm patient identification prior to procedure by verbal confirmation on outpatients and identification band on in-patients

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Experience: 1+ years related experience and/or training, breast ultrasound experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicants must be registered or registry eligible through ARDMS or ARRT. If registry eligible, the applicant must be ARDMS or ARRT registered within 3 months of employment. BLS required.