Ultrasound Tech

Under minimal supervision, performs basic diagnostic ultrasound procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing health care services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. May be multi-credentialed in the area of sonography. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic sonographs, by selecting and operating appropriate sonographic equipment
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded, assists practitioner with sonography, and uses high frequency sound waves for the purpose of diagnostic images
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques in agreement with state statues and/or where institutional policy permits, 
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licenses practitioner. 
• Assists with amnio procedure biopsies if required.
   

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years in Diagnostic Sonography
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Must be registered with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiology Technologist in Sonography (ARRT). 
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.