Ultrasound Technician-Imaging - Per Diem
UHS
Summary
Under the direction of the Department Director and/or Medical staff, the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level assuring that all legal guidelines are followed. To perform quality diagnostic scans with a high degree of proficiency and skill and routinely perform continuous quality improvement procedures as required to promote the favorable services of this department and the philosophy of this hospital in the community.
Job description
Position Description
Under the direction of the Department Director and/or Medical staff, the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for performing ultrasound procedures at a skilled technical level assuring that all legal guidelines are followed. To perform quality diagnostic scans with a high degree of proficiency and skill and routinely perform continuous quality improvement procedures as required to promote the favorable services of this department and the philosophy of this hospital in the community.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable in current routine diagnostic ultrasound procedures, departmental procedure and positioning is followed.
- Address ultrasound department protocol for information describing each exam.
- Is proficient using the Department Equipment.
- Ensures patient's welfare by thoroughly checking chart for discrepancies with exam ordered and notifying Radiologist of any discrepancies.
- Check patient I.D. and explain procedure to patient.
- Verifies physician's order and makes sure patient has a signed consent.
- Obtains thorough history from outpatients.
- Can handle extreme emergency situations such as severe trauma and Code Blue.
- Is conscientious of call responsibilities.
- Observes Age-Specific guidelines.
- Consistently sees that images are properly transferred to the PACS System and verified.
- Checks to see that billing is accurate to procedure performed.
- Consistently sees that the order matches the exam done.
- Reliably performs QC procedures in a timely manner.
- Checks that exam is complete through dictation.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school in ultrasound technology and ARDMS eligible.
- ARDMS certification or eligible.
- Current BLS certification.
- Two to three years of x-ray training under supervision of a Radiologist preferred.
- Experience in geriatric, adolescent, adult, and pediatrics preferred.
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
- Basic organizational and computer skills.
- CPI required within 30 days of hire.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
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.