Ultrasound Technician (Us Tech)

JOB DESCRIPTION-

Ultrasound Technician

US TECH

Full-Time

Ultrasound Technician candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

• Registers patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing consultation requests; checking for special instructions; consulting with physicians.

• Maintains the record of the test by keying test data and patient information into the computer of ultrasound equipment.

• Monitors quality of ultrasonic pattern produced by moving transducer, by hand, over a specified area of the body; observing sound waves on the display screen.

• Produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of the vascular system by producing images of internal organs; recording diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.

• Obtains permanent record of internal examination by photographing images of organs shown on display module; removing strip printout from equipment.

• Provides information by maintaining records of ultrasound examinations performed and findings.

• Maintains ultrasound equipment and supplies by cleaning and adjusting equipment; troubleshooting problems; performing preventive maintenance; reporting equipment malfunctions; arranging for repairs; maintaining supply inventory levels; completing and placing supply requisitions; restocking supply storeroom.

• Maintains quality results by following standards and procedures; recommending improvements.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; complying with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Enhances healthcare organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Ultrasound Technician

US TECH

Full-Time

Ultrasound Technician candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

• Graduate of a formal accredited ultrasound training program in an approved school
• Must have flexibility in scheduling, ability to rotate shifts and coverage for weekends and holidays and on-call shifts. This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and variable shifts per department needs.
• Requires ARDMS credentials in Abdomen and OB/Gyn specialties at minimum.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• Requires (2-5) years UCSF experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and or equivalent experience in a similar Ultrasound department at UCSF. OR New hires who meet criteria of equivalent experience and credentials held must also have equivalent Senior Sonographer skills; the Senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer title may be granted at the discretion of the Section Chief and Section Supervisor.
• Maintain ARDMS credential(s) according to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography's criteria