Ultrasound Technologist
Akron, OH
RadHealth+
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Summary of Position:

Operates ultrasound equipment to produce ultrasound studies related to specific specialty. Identifies, records, and adapts procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:

a. 2+ years of recent ultrasound experience required.

b. Registered in field of experience (RVS, RVT, RDMS, RCS, RDCS).

c. Basic Life Support

2. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

a. Ability to assume collaborative relationship with physicians and other allied health care professionals.

b. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, health care personnel, patients, families, and visitors.

c. Provides quality exams in this modality on a routine basis

d. Ability to calibrate and operate equipment.

e. Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment.

f. Ability to independently prioritize work and effectively resolve problems.

g. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

h. Ability to work as a team member.

i. Population Specific Competency:

j. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity 

Level of Physical Demands:

a. Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.

5. Job Specific Responsibilities:

The following job specific requirements should discuss the essential duties and responsibilities required of the position. They should not replicate those duties and responsibilities discussed above.

1. Takes initiative to address issues concerning current standards of practice. Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.

2. Performs a clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations in one specialty field of ultrasound. Analyzes sonograms, integrates sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician as indicated. Provides preliminary reports to referring physician as required by field of study.

3. Identifies, records, and adapts procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Differentiates between normal and pathological findings.

4. Provides appropriate patient, health care professional, and public education. Coordinates work schedule with the clinical coordinator/manager to assure workload coverage.

5. Maintains current knowledge by obtaining 10 CME per year or current requirement to meet registry standard.

6. Assists with performance improvement and research projects as necessary. Assists in training and orienting new and established employees and /or students to procedures, while providing guidance and direction. Participates in the quality assurance program as requested. May coordinate work schedule and other lab support function.

7. Cleans, sets up, and checks equipment to ensure that all are in proper working order, including any recommended quality assurance testing. Cleans and restocks room. Arranges for repairs/service as indicated.

Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by the incumbent in this position. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign additional tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility.