Outpatient Ultrasound Technologist - Mt. Pleasant - $5000 sign-on / $1500 relocation

Job Description Summary

Job Summary/Purpose: The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is an ultrasound professional that is qualified
by professional credentialing, and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services
using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs abdominal,
OB/GYN, and small parts (thyroid, scrotal, breast) diagnostic ultrasound imaging under the supervision of the
radiologist. Also performs vascular ultrasound studies for the diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis. In addition,
may be required to provide backup coverage for other outreach sites.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002017 UMA AMB RADI East Cooper Clinic-Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary/Purpose: 

• Ultrasound Technologists provide exams in the field of ultrasonography to include general US, small parts, breast, and vascular to the specifications of the ordering provider and radiologist’s needs.
• Candidate will be knowledgeable in anatomical positioning and physiology and must be able to perform high quality ultrasound examination for interpretation by a provider.
• Performs examinations in all areas of the ultrasound department that he/she is certified and/or trained to perform.
• May be required to travel between MUSC Physicians outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of an approved Diagnostic Ultrasonography program.

Preferred Requirements:

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• 1 year experience.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMA), or registry eligible.
• Registered by ARDMS within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification.

Job Responsibilities:

PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMLEY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION

• Timely- Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete.
• Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Assure exams are read in a timely manner and all logs are completed.
• Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medial history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.

ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS/VISITORS.

• Equipment- assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
• Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely to the manager.

SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY

System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers.
• Ask Why? -
• See something say something- use reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
• Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency.
• Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten.
• Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and the use of procedure related supplies. Complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques and medical terminology.
• Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure and explains the next steps.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
• Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.

Physical Requirements: 

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.  Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors.  Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.   Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. 

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professionalCertification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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