Ultrasound Technologist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Always maintain a professional and friendly attitude with patients and co-workers.
• Must be dependable, flexible, have strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain procedures to patients and be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Be willing to learn new exams/procedures as needed to be an integral part of the ultrasound team accommodating the needs of our patients and referring physicians.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to established protocols.
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and imaging techniques.
• Ability to operate and adjust equipment settings to obtain high-quality images.
• Prepare and position patients for imaging procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Analyze images and communicate findings to physicians for interpretation and patient diagnosis.
• Maintain patient records and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of all medical information.
• Must be knowledgeable of the fundamentals and comfortable with the everyday use of PACS, RIS systems, as well as general computer skills required to complete daily tasks.
• CPR – annual certification, OSHA and HIPPA yearly training required.
• Responsible for registering in all areas of ultrasound performed at RMI including ABD, OB/GYN, Breast and Vascular registries, as well as staying current on any and all continuing education.
• Attendance at meetings and training sessions may be required. These sessions could occasionally be scheduled outside of your regular working hours to accommodate business needs and training opportunities.

Education/Experience

• Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Minimum of one (1) - three (3) years of experience in a clinical setting

Certification/Licenses/Registrations

• Must hold at least one (1) registry with the ARDMS
• Must continue to maintain continuing education credits and registry requirements in compliance with the ARDMS.
• Must be willing to register in all ARDMS registries required by RMI including, ABD, OB/GYN, Breast and Vascular. A one (1) year time period is allotted to obtain any new registry.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.