Ultrasound Technician

• Review physician orders and place patients in the examination rooms.
• Use of high tech sonography equipment to produce images for ordered procedure.
• Perform screening and measuring procedures according to protocol.
• Communication with the patient and ensuring their comfort during the procedure.
• Use good judgment when reviewing images to provide the best ultrasound for the Physician who will read the ultrasound.
• Maintain, scan patient charts into EMR
• Ensure patient results and correspondences are reviewed in a timely manner by the physician and appropriate follow up is performed according to the physician's direction
• Maintain an adequate supply of inventory in each of the exam rooms while ensuring the cleanliness of the examination room

Education and Experience

• An accredited degree and Certification in Ultrasound
• Must have prior experience working as an Ultrasound Technician
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of both clerical and clinical practices and procedures
• Candidate should have excellent computer skills and some knowledge of using an electronic medical record and various other computer applications needed to perform the job

Key competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Compassion and understanding
• Planning and organizing
• Work and time management
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task
• Information gathering and monitoring
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Teamwork and collaboration

Preferred Skills

• Computer skills, Knowledge of EMR, word, excel
• Insurance knowledge
• Ability to multi task