Ultrasound Tech
UHS
Summary
The Ultrasound Tech performs health care services utilizing Ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease states. Performs General ultrasound procedures and uses related techniques, producing images for interpretation by the Radiologist. Maintains appropriate records as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies. Performs required equipment quality control procedures and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
Job description
Duties
- Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
- Maintains clean and stocked procedure room on a daily basis.
- Properly checks equipment daily, and ensures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person.
- Prepares patient for procedure – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure.
- Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
- Performs general clerical, file room, and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department.
- Practices patient care according to ARMC policy.
- Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies.
- Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested.
- Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested.
- Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for entire department.
- Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.
- Charges procedures in RadNet accurately and immediately after procedure is performed.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency in ultrasound procedures.
- Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff).
- Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of Associate degree in Radiography or Sonography from CAAHEP approved school of Ultrasound.
- One-year experience preferred.
- Registry by ARDMS.
- BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment).
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.