Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida

OB/GYN Care Center FL 221

Ultrasound Technician

Job Description

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Job Title: Ultrasound Technician (Non-Exempt Position)

General Summary of Duties: Responsible for performing sonographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of conditions.

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Supervises: None

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires full range of body motion including bending and stooping.
Requires standing for extended periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual and finger dexterity.
Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight.

OSHA Employee Exposure Classification: 2

Typical Working Conditions: Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medications and other conditions common to a medical office practice. Involves daily communication with care providers, co-workers, patients and visitors.

Example of Duties: (This list does not include all duties that may be assigned)

Performs ultrasound procedures as prescribed by the physician including:

Positioning patient for proper view of the intended area
Selects appropriate scan images to be recorded
Obtains essential information from patient, medical records and previous scans for clinical correlation
Instructs patients on proper physiologic requirements for procedure
Assists patient with transfer and immobilization to perform scan
Able to change scanning parameters to improve scan quality
Submits results to provider for interpretation

Ensures all patients, scan and reports are tracked and any required data is entered appropriately into the electronic health record in a timely manner.
Maintains good working relationship with providers, co-workers and patients.
Assists Clinical Service Manager and other team members as needed.
Maintains strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA requirements.
Attends all required meetings.
Performs other delegated work duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge:

Principles and skills of ultrasound polies, procedures and protocols.
Electronic Health Record and computer applications including Word and Excel

Skill:

Excellent written and verbal communication
Producing sonograms to meet clinically acceptable standards and provider expectations
Maintaining records and recording test results in the electronic format

Abilities:

Perform high quality Ultrasound work product to enhance patient overall care needs.
React calmly and efficiently in emergency situations
Maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, co-workers and the general public
Prioritize and coordinate work activities

Education:

High School diploma

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program

Experience:

One (1) year of clinical experience, or on the job training with a skilled Ultrasonographer.

Experience with an Electronic Health Record, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Certification/Licensure:

RDMS registered or registry eligible

CPR/BLS certification required (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)

Alternative to Minimum Requirements:

None

Experience:

Sonography: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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