ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN- STROGER HOSPITAL - RADIOLOGY

JOB SUMMARY SEIU 73


LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL
DEPARTMENT: RADIOLOGY - Sectional Imaging
Shift: 8am- 4pm with alternate weekend rotation (4pm- 12am)

Job Summary

Performs services related to patients undergoing general and vascular ultrasound examination.
Duties include operating Ultrasound equipment as well as performing all types of Ultrasound
examinations on patients.

Typical Duties

• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, outpatient registration and others, as
  required relating to patient matters.
• Obtains and records an accurate patient history
• Performs ultrasound procedures utilizing mobile and stationary ultrasound equipment to
  produce quality images which can be interpreted by Radiologist.
• Analyzes technical information.
• Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure
  according to the diagnostic findings.
• Provides an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the Radiologist for medical
  diagnosis.
• Provides quality patient care.
• Collaborates with the Radiologists and other members of the healthcare team.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound; transfers patient to table, positions and assists patient at end
  of procedures.
• Collaborates with Administrative Director and Radiologist concerning procedural issues.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper gain, brightness and desired images, arranges
  immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patients and selects proper firm.
• Communicates with Administrative Director relating to quality control, equipment calibration,
  procedural changes and work schedule.
• Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment per Infection Control policies.
• Completes all procedures in Radnet and inputs all procedures in Radnet within 24 hours when
  the system is down.
• Transmits images via PACS system.
• Performs other duties as instructed.
• Protects all patient health information (oral or recorded in any form) that is obtained, handled,
  learned, heard or viewed in the course of work or association with the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have met one of the following criteria:
  • ARDMS certified or eligible. Must obtain certification within one year of starting
    employment (Must provide proof at time of interview)
  • ARRT registered (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trained with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) (Must provide proof at time of interview)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of approved training program in diagnostic ultrasound program
• One (1) year of full-time work experience with varied imaging in diagnostic ultrasound

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in performing general ultrasound to include but not
  limited to abdomen, OB breast, extremities, small parts and Doppler studies to include
  vascular, venous and arterial studies
• Basic knowledge of patient care
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform required tasks in Radnet and other systems
• Applies knowledge of patient restraints policy and procedures
• Understands the use of pediatric immobilization devices
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; communication techniques are age
  appropriate
• Ability to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
• Demonstrates ability to position patients of various body sizes and ages correctly & manipulate
  equipment & controls to produce optimum radiographic images
• Demonstrates ability to select appropriate safe technical factors for exposure for patients of
  various body sizes and ages

Working Conditions
A. Physical activities:
1. Amount of activity per day: Sitting 60%, Standing 10%, Walking 30%
2. The employee will frequently:
a. Assist patients with ambulation
b. Work with body bent over at waist
c. Reach above shoulder level
d. Work with arms above shoulder height
e. Work with arms extended at shoulder height
f. Work with hands at waist level
g. Reach or stretch from the waist
3. The employee with continually:
a. Transfer patients into or out of a chair
b. Tr