ULTRASOUND TECH at Colusa Medical Center – Colusa, California

POSITION TITLE: Ultrasound Technologist

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Radiology Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Per Diem

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Department Manager, Radiologist, and ordering physician and with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, performs all professional duties involved in applying prescribed ultrasound studies for diagnosis at a technical level. Assists physicians in selection of practical and technical factors. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and procedures, including special procedures as required. Responsible for limited direction of staff ultrasound technologist and auxiliary ultrasound technical assistants.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree or certificate program. Two-year program in Radiologic technology with on-the-job training in Ultrasound. Two years experience with thorough knowledge of Ultrasonic terminology, practice and process, physiology, and human anatomy. CRT certification required. Current BLS required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position-Specific Standards:

1. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results and reports.
2. Positions, transfers, and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, and patient safety.
3. Sets, adjusts, manipulates, and controls a variety of complex electronic equipment that apply to ultrasound for examinations.
4. Assumes responsibility for efficient operation of all equipment used. Assumes responsibility for the equipment designated as special procedures equipment. Reports malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs.
5. Analyzes patients’ general body size, thickness, general physical condition, age, and suspected pathology.
6. Performs all ultrasound examinations including, but not limited to, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, obstetrics and gynecology scans.
7. Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
8. Assumes responsibility for selection of film processing procedures and techniques.
9. Assists physician's inn such procedures as needle biopsies, amniocentesis, renal biopsies, etc. Scans patient, marks patient’s body, determines angle for puncture, assists as necessary, maintains sterile technique.
10. Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of their work area.
11. Secures and returns supplies such as film, linens, medicine, patient folders.
12. Measures, calculates, and selects proper electronic and technical factors such as proper type of film and accessories.
13. May be required to assist in the development of technical factors and film selection.
14. Rotates within the department or other departments and by shifts as required.
15. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.