Ultrasound Technician

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

Performs ultrasound procedures within the medical practice; cleans and maintains ultrasonic equipment and supplies and holds certification from the required certifying organizations. Follows physicians’ orders precisely and conforms to regulations concerning the use of ultrasonic equipment. Works in conjunction with Radiology Safety Officer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILILTIES:

Prepares patients for ultrasonic and/or radiologic procedures

Performs ultrasonic, radiologic procedures, and EKGs

Follows established procedures for patient care and safety

Maintains supplies and keeps equipment in good working order

Reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor and Radiation Safety Officer

Cleans technical and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality and hygiene for infection control purposes

Records images of optimal diagnostic quality by set standards and procedures while operating within the scope of license

Performs procedures such as archiving, copying, sending images to the referring physician, and weekly back ups

Properly positions patients for testing

Logs ultrasonic procedures and processes routine paperwork

Performs patient transcription and data base entry

Supervises and precepts students and volunteers

Delivery of medical/pharmacy care in accordance with the Catholic Moral and Ethical Directives

Follows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, including assisting HIPAA and OSHA Officers in ensuring compliance

Maintains confidentiality of patient information/records at all times

Maintains established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control

Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct and is supportive of San José Clinic cultural diversity objectives

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years of medical office experience

Current Ultrasonic Medical Technologist or Ultrasonic Technologies certification

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to perform ultrasonic testing

Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including equipment, body mechanics and patient movement

Can demonstrate excellent organizational & time management skills

Able to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines

Able to deal professionally, courteously, and efficiently with public and all levels of the organization

Able to operate computer, copier/fax, and electronic scanner

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, practice management system software applications, and electronic medical records

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates effective customer relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environments

Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for (long) periods of time

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally/ frequently

Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations

Exposure to noise

Exposure to blood and/or fluids

Full-time