Ultrasound Tech 3rd Shift - Trinity

Responsibilities

• Position, transfer, and immobilize patients for procedures, ensuring optimal quality exams are obtained.
• Operate portable ultrasound equipment as required, to perform portable procedures throughout the hospital.
• Assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal studies, by suggesting selections for technical factors for procedures.
• Documentation of Department records (e.g., inventory of supplies, patient statistics) to ensure adequate supplies and proper patient records.
• Maintain correct patient records.
• Assemble daily patient schedules and prepare patient folders, to enable the Department to properly preserve patient records.
• Prepare ultrasound rooms, ensuring that necessary equipment and supplies are available before performing procedures.
• Know and operate hospital computer systems as required.
• Secure pertinent medical history from the patient, for each procedure, in order to provide the radiologist with adequate information before film interpretation.
• Obtain pertinent medical history to ensure that the radiologist will have required information, explaining why the diagnostic test is being done.
• Work closely with the radiologist when requested, to ensure an optimal outcome for each procedure.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Report patient safety events and near misses in a timely fashion.
• Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices.
• Promote a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm.
• Communicate openly and promote teamwork.
• Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

• Maintain a positive attitude when dealing with patients, fellow employees or any personnel encountered during daily activities. Complies with established hospital safety standards, to ensure patient and staff safety at all times.
• Maintain annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in the Department.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner, according to Hospital and Department policies and procedures on safety.
• Use Universal Precautions, protecting self and others from bodily fluid exposure.
• Keep abreast of current skills and developments in the field of ultrasound.
• Instruct and help students or fellow technologists orienting in ultrasound.

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and eligible for ARDMS registry and provides a minimum of 1 year of clinical scanning experience.
• Possess a high degree of technical knowledge to perform specialized ultrasound studies with little assistance from radiologists.
• ARDS Registered or ARDMS registry eligible if within 24 months of graduation from an approved sonography program.

• Ability to adjust to flexible hours at minimal notice.
• Ability to work odd hours (late hours on‑call) and respond to emergency calls in minimal time.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to constantly view video display screens during exams.
• Ability to perform lifting activities related to patients.
• This position can recognize needs and behaviors of all age groups; evidence of this can be shown by recognizing developmental levels and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age‑specific responses. Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.