Ultrasound Technologist

The Ultrasound Technologist assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam performance and collects pertinent information. This position reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness, and completes paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation. The Ultrasound Technologist efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room and demonstrates regard for patients' safety and comfort.

Essential Job Functions

Title and Description

U - Physician Order

Assures that a written physician order is received prior to an exam procedure and collects pertinent information prior to the ultrasound procedure.

U - Reviews Exams

Reviews exams on Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), checking for quality and completeness. Completes proper paperwork and distributes exams for interpretation.

U - Tasks

Efficiently performs all tasks within their designated room, including cleaning and stocking their room, cleaning the machine and filter, and deleting exams off the machine daily.

U - Patient Safety

Demonstrates regard for patients' safety and comfort during transportation, immobilization and positioning of patient.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Behavior Standards

• Integrity: We will always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Acknowledge: We will create a welcoming, healing environment.
• Meaningful: We will provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Accountable: We will accept responsibility for our actions and behaviors.
• Listen: We will listen and seek to understand.
• Team: We will work together to deliver world-class care.
• Respect: We will treat each other with respect.
• Understand: We will seek to understand and respond genuinely.

License, Certification & Registration

Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Sonographer

North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Within 6 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System

Education & Experience

Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Associate's

Ultrasound

Preferred

Experience

Experience

Required/Preferred

Or

A minimum of 1 year of related experience

Preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Title

Required/Preferred

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to work both with a team and independently with enthusiasm.

Required

Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and supplies utilized, keeps up to date with changes.

Required

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.

Required

Physical Demands

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Occasionally (5-33%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Frequently (34-66%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Rarely (
Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Frequently (34-66%)

See

Frequently (34-66%)

Hear

Frequently (34-66%)

Weight Demands

Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions

Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable

Functional Assessment

Type

D