Ultrasound Technologist I

Job Description Summary

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC002018 UMA AMB RADI NA Clinic-Prof Svcs-Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

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.

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

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