Ultrasound Technologist (Full Time, Days)

Description
Job Summary
Performs general ultrasound examinations within the department, nursing units, and off-site centers.
Job Specific Duties
* Assists in minor surgical procedures, such as biopsies, cyst aspirations, etc.
* Assists in the training of new employees.
* Responsible for technical proficiency in producing diagnostic scans with ability to recognize visible anatomical structures.
* Ensures adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. Verifies information with the requisition and patient chart per hospital policy.
* Maintains records of examinations. Schedules cases to coordinate with other examinations and reviews NPO status on selected cases.
* Performs all ultrasound examinations (i.e. renal, brain, soft tissue, etc). Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
* Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct pat...