West River Health Services

Ultrasound Technologist

Hettinger, ND
Full Time
West River Health Services
Experienced
Position Summary:
To safely and efficiently acquire diagnostic ultrasounds and do so in a polite and professional manner.

Excellence in Practice:
  • Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures with correct positioning, technique, and equipment operations. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
  • Delivers ultrasound exams and procedures in an efficient and timely manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Analyses; sonograms, synthesize sonographic information, medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer’s care.
  • Assists Radiologist with procedures, such as biopsies, as necessary. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
  • Reports all equipment problems to appropriate personnel i.e. radiology manager. Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory. Maintains a daily log of patients seen/completes exam billing forms. Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided. Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
  • Performs related duties as required i.e. filing, answering phones, scheduling patients, ordering supplies, stocking supplies, cleaning, etc.
  • Uses proper mode of transport for patients. Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required. Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
  • Cooperates with other personnel in the proper conduct of the department to ensure a smoothly functioning and efficient overall department. Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
  • Cooperates in the schedule to ensure sufficient staffing. Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
  • Assists, as directed by the Radiology Manager, in all phases of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement.
  • Administers oral, rectal and IV contrast as directed by radiologist and/or policy demonstrating knowledge of purpose, dosage, route and adverse reactions.
  • Cooperates with cross training efforts for other technologists as directed by radiology manager under state and national regulatory rules.
Essential Job Requirements:

Education:  Successfully completed and graduated from an approved school of Ultrasound or radiologic technology and be registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Experience:  Must have at least 1 year experience in Ultrasound including but not limited to general, OB/Gyn, small parts and some vascular (carotid, venous, ABIs) ultrasound exams.  Echocardiography experience a plus.
License Requirements:  Must maintain registration with ARDMS.  Must maintain license with North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy state board.
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