ULTRASOUND TECH in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations for patients of the Gastroenterology Clinic in accordance with approved imaging protocols, provider orders, and interpreting physician requirements. Obtains relevant patient history, verifies patient identity, acquires and evaluates technically adequate images, documents examinations in the designated electronic systems, and submits studies for interpretation by the authorized physician. Coordinates with gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff to support timely diagnosis and follow-up. This position works solely in the GI Clinic and does not provide ASC coverage.

Performance Expectations

Patient Identification, Preparation & Safety

Verifies provider orders, clinical indication, and at least two patient identifiers before each examination; obtains and documents relevant clinical history.

Explains the examination, confirms applicable preparation instructions (including fasting when ordered), positions patients safely, and maintains privacy and dignity.

Recognizes urgent patient concerns and promptly notifies the RN or provider; follows established emergency response procedures.

GI-Focused Sonographic Examinations

Performs ordered abdominal and hepatobiliary ultrasound examinations, including evaluation of the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, spleen, and other structures within established protocols and competencies.

Obtains required measurements, representative images, and technical documentation; assesses image quality and repeats or supplements images as appropriate under protocol.

Identifies technical limitations and promptly communicates potentially urgent findings through approved escalation pathways without independently issuing medical diagnoses.

Assists with other authorized ultrasound studies or image-guided procedures only when specifically assigned, trained, and supported by approved clinic protocols.

Imaging Documentation & Quality

Accurately enters examination information into Epic or the designated system; labels images and transmits studies to PACS or the approved image archive for interpretation.

Ensures exam completion and appropriate routing of results to the ordering provider; follows procedures for critical-results communication.

Performs equipment quality assurance and quality control checks, documents issues, and reports malfunctions promptly.

Infection Prevention & Clinic Operations

Cleans and disinfects transducers and examination surfaces according to their use, manufacturer instructions, and infection prevention policy; performs high-level disinfection when required for assigned probes.

Maintains supplies, equipment readiness, and an orderly examination area; follows standard precautions and approved ergonomic practices.

Coordinates ultrasound appointments and patient flow with GI Clinic scheduling and clinical staff; assists with quality initiatives and orientation of learners as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Skills: Completion of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program; meets applicable eligibility requirements for ARDMS or CCI registration, as stated in source template.

Work Experience: One year of sonography experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Certification/Licensure Due Upon Hire: None specified in source template.

BLS: Required within 30 days of employment.

ARDMS: Required within one year of employment, per source template.

Trophon Certification: Required within 30 days in source template; verify applicability to the specific GI Clinic ultrasound equipment and transducers.