Ultrasound Tech; varied shifts-FTE
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Healthcare
Ultrasound / Sonography
Location: Omak
Description
Ultrasound tech will perform procedures and examinations in hospital radiology departments under the direction of radiologists and other medical officers to produce ultrasound studies which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body. Ultrasound technologists receive and interpret requests and/or instructions for ultrasound procedures; gain the cooperation of patients; operate ultrasound equipment.
This position requires knowledge of ultrasound protection standards; knowledge of the function of the major divisions of the skeletal system and major organs; basic pathology.
Understands preps and time requirements for ultrasound exams. Assists the radiology clerk in various clerical aspects. Able to take call, work weekends, Holidays and evenings.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDSParticipates in a variety of ultrasound procedures, the calculation of results, and the maintenance, review, and application of associated computer programs.
Assists with new procedures, protocols, guidelines, and techniques to improve patient care and customer satisfaction.
Acquires adequate knowledge of the patients’ medical history to understand and relate to their illnesses, being responsive to those concerns, and the fears associated with the use of ultrasound.
Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates life saving measures when appropriate.
Deals with public, staff, and physicians in a courteous, professional manner at all times.
Alerts Centralized Scheduling when add‑on exams are scheduled.
Consults with the Radiologist, physicians, and staff concerning radiology, ultrasound and quality management, techniques, and protocols.
Assists with making CD’s and telerading images to appropriate outside facility. Knows how to operate scanner and has basic trouble shooting skills for Novarad equipment.
Helps with reception duties; answering phone, taking messages, paging overhead, and transferring calls as needed.
Assists with film control duties; pulling films, filing films, and checking films in and out of the facility.
Assists in maintaining department records, reports, and files.
Assists in keepings office stocked with clerical supplies and radiology forms.
Applies knowledge of ultrasound physics and safety regulations.
Acquires pertinent information from patient charts, hospital records, and appointment history using hospital based computer programs.
Works independent of others and in a timely manner.
Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders as needed.
Recognizes maintenance of equipment, confirms equipment malfunctions, and notifies radiology manager so appropriate steps can be made to restore equipment to proper service.
Participates in departmental inspection conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies functions as a team member and assists the other departments within Diagnostic Imaging when necessary, or when patient load permits.
GENERALACCOUNTABILITIES
- Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
- Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
- Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
- Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
- Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
- Schedules all time off with supervisor’s approval.
- Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
- Performs all duties as assigned.
- Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
- Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department.
- Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled.
- Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
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