DescriptionnnUltrasound TechnologistnnJob Summary/Overall ObjectivesnnProduces diagnostic images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease and for interventional procedures.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnCollects pertinent data about the patient and procedure.nnConfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.nnAssures the proper screening protocol is completed.nnProvides information to the patient about the procedure.nnVerifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have.nnProvides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.nnAnalyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.nnDetermines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedure.nnAssesses factors that may contraindicate procedures such as medications and insufficient patient preparation.nnSelects appropriate ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques based on the age and size of the patient and the objective of the exam to optimize the procedure and minimize patient exposure to acoustic energy.nnObtains optimum images during scan.nnAdjusts as needed to better visualize the anatomy or pathology according to established protocols and guidelines.nnSends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologist.nnActs based on patient and procedural variances.nnNotifies appropriate healthcare provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on findings and patient condition.nnInitiates additional scanning techniques for further investigation of area of interest.nnCollects and documents additional images and patient data as needed.nnProvides the interpreting physician with a summary of findings according to hospital protocol.nnDocuments information about patient care, exams, and patient history in appropriate record.nnVerifies correct order is entered into HIS/RIS.nnDocuments appropriate patient history into PACS system.nnDocuments any exceptions to the established guidelines.nnFacilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.nnWorks with centralized scheduling, nursing units and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.nnResponds to emergency call per department procedures.nnMaintains equipment and workstation in optimum condition.nnPerforms daily QC on equipment.nnAssures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.nnReports equipment malfunction to service provider and supervisor.nnImplements downtime procedures when necessary.nnCoordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.nnInitiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtime.nnAttends department meetings/reviews minutes as required.nnOther duties as assigned.nnCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)nnRequired Qualifications/ExperiencennCompletion of CAAHEP accredited Medical Ultrasound ProgramnnPreferred Qualifications/ExperiencennOne year ultrasound experiencennLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnCurrent registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers with 1 certifications of the following: Abdominal, Vascular, OB/GYN, Breast, or Nuchal Translucency.nnAct 33 clearancennAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnWork EnvironmentnnSee chart below.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between System locations.nnPhysical Demands/RequirementsnnSee chart below.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.nnDisclaimernnThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.nnUltrasound Technologist VBnnJob Summary/Overall ObjectivesnnProduces two dimensional images using ultrasound equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease or malfunction of organs.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnCollects pertinent data about the patient and procedurennReconfirms the patient's identification and verifies the physician's order.nnAssures the proper screening protocol is completed.nnProvides information to the patient about the procedure.nnVerifies the patient has consented to the procedure and answers any questions the patient may have.nnProvides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient can understand.nnAnalyzes the information obtained during the assessment phase to determine optimal imaging parameters per diagnosis.nnDetermines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the procedurennAssesses factors that may contraindicate procedure such as medications and insufficient patient preparation.nnSelects appropriate ultrasound equipment and scanning techniques based on the age and size of the patient and the objective of the exam to optimize the procedure and minimize patient exposure to acoustic energynnObtains optimal images/pressures/data during exam.nnAdjusts as needed to better visualize the anatomy or pathology according to established guidelinesnnSends images to PACS for interpretation by radiologistnnTakes action based on patient and procedural variances.nnNotifies appropriate healthcare provider when immediate clinical response is necessary based on findings and patient conditionnnInitiates additional scanning techniques for further investigation of area of interest.nnCollects and documents additional images and patient data as needed.nnProvides the interpreting physician with a summary of findings according to hospital protocol.nnDocuments information about patient care, exam, and patient history in appropriate record.nnVerifies correct order is entered into RISnnDocuments appropriate patient history into PACS systemnnDocuments any exceptions from the established guidelines.nnScans appropriate documents into PACS system.nnCompletes medication reconciliation documentation per department policy.nnFacilitates correspondence with all departments to assure procedures are done in a timely manner.nnWorks with centralized scheduling, nursing units and ER to accommodate STAT or ASAP orders.nnResponds to emergency call per department proceduresnnMaintains equipment and workstation in optimum conditionnnPerforms daily QC on equipment.nnAssures adequate patient care and office supplies are maintained.nnReports equipment malfunction to service provider.nnImplements downtime procedures when necessary.nnCoordinates rescheduling of patients during equipment downtime.nnInitiates established downtime procedures during HIS/RIS and PACS downtimennOther job duties as assignednnCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)nnRequired Qualifications/ExperiencennCompletion of CAAHEP accredited Medical Ultrasound ProgramnnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of medical sonography.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred Qualifications/ExperiencennOne year of Ultrasound experience.nnLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent registry with the American Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Vascular Technologist.nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between System locations.nnEqual Employment OpportunitynnIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.nnDisclaimernnThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.nnWork EnvironmentnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnXnnExtreme ColdnnXnnHeightsnnXnnConfined SpacesnnXnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnXnnMechanical HazardsnnXnnXnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnXnnOperates Vehicle (company)nnXnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnXnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnXnnXnnRotates All ShiftsnnXnnXnn8 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnnOn-CallnnXnnXnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)nnXnnXnnTravel Between SitesnnXnnXnnDirect Patient CarennXnnXnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnXnnXnnEye ProtectionnnXnnXnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnXnnHearing ProtectionnnXnnHand ProtectionnnXnnXnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnXnnXnnBody ProtectionnnXnnXnnLatex ExposurennXnnXnnSolvent ExposurennXnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennXnnDust (sanding) ExposurennXnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennXnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennXnnXnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennXnnXnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennXnnMist ExposurennXnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnXnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennXnnXnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennXnnXnnLaser ExposurennXnnXnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnXnnXnnSittingnnXnnXnnWalkingnnXnnXnnClimbing StairsnnXnnXnnClimbing LaddersnnXnnStandingnnXnnXnnKneelingnnXnnSquatting (Crouching)nnXnnXnnTwisting/TurningnnXnnXnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnXnnXnnGross GraspnnXnnXnnFine Finger ManipulationnnXnnXnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnXnnXnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnXnn20#nnCarrynnXnn<10#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnXnnXnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnXnnXnnFeeling (Sensation)nnXnnXnnColor VisionnnXnnXnnHearing ClearlynnXnnXnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnXnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnXnnXnnReaching ForwardnnXnnXnnLifting Floor to KnucklennXnn<10#nnLifting Seat Pan to KnucklennXnn50#nnLifting Knuckle to ShouldernnXnn<10#nnLifting Shoulder to OverheadnnXnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is requirennEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)