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Position Description
Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Duties are including but not limited to performing high quality diagnostic non-invasive vascular examinations involving disorders affecting the vascular systems, providing accurate medical descriptions and preliminary interpretations (verbal and written) for physician review and operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
1. Collects pertinent medical information and reviews physician’s order to identify reason for examination and potential contraindications.
2. Explains procedure and positions patient.
3. Selects proper technical factors and runs transducer over designated area of body.
4. Observes image and modifies equipment parameters as necessary to obtain optimal image.
5. May freeze and print frame. Reviews record to ensure correct anatomy is visualized.
6. Assembles records for interpretation by physician.
7. Performs minor maintenance and repairs on ultrasound equipment. Refers major problems to appropriate supervisor.
8. Assists in orienting and training personnel.
9. Enters patient charges into computer system.
10. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
11. Utilizes skilled judgment and diagnostic criteria to accurately identify and differentiate normal versus abnormal findings.
12. Performs arterial evaluations to determine the presence, localization and extent of arterial sclerosis/stenosis with regard to circulation utilizing Doppler ultrasound, and/or color duplex ultrasound imaging.
13. Performs venous evaluations to determine the presence of deep venous obstruction (thrombus) and venous valvular incompetence utilizing Doppler ultrasound and color duplex ultrasound imaging.
Position Requirements
REQUIRED Initial Qualifications:
ARDMS certification and current registration, or
ARRT post-primary certification and current registration in breast sonography, or
ARRT certification and current registration and MQSA qualified
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5 CEUs specific to breast ultrasound
Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment
Continuing Experience
Regular performance of breast ultrasound exams
Continuing Education
Registered Technologists
PREFERRED:Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology Prior experience in ultrasound Registered Cardiovascular Technologist with two (2) years cardiac related experience Registered Vascular Technologist with two (2) years vascular related experience
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Northside Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
