ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System • Mount Pleasant, PA

2d

About The Position

Produces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in
the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of CAAHEOP accredited Medical Ultrasound Program
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Current registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with 1 certifications of the following: Abdominal, Vascular, OB/GYN, Breast, or Nuchal Translucency.
• Act 33 clearance
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in Ultrasound
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.
• Provides information to the patient about the procedure.
• Analyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.
• Obtains optimum images during scan.
• Acts based on patient and procedural variances.
• Documents information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.
• Facilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.
• Implements downtime procedures when necessary.
• Attends department meetings/reviews minutes as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed