ULTRASONOGRAPHER

Overview

Under direction, and with the guidance of an American College of Radiology Board Certified Radiologist, performs Ultrasound procedures as requested by a physician. All procedures will be performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

Qualifications

Job Specific (Minimum Requirements)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates standard knowledge of normal vs. abnormal anatomy.
• Recognizes and diagnoses disease processes pertinent to exams performed.
• Cognizant of critical findings and situations, as well as how to address them competently in conjunction with critical thinking skills and good decision making.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology related to abdominal, ob/gyn, vascular, breast, and neurosonography.
• Ability to adapt scanning technique to enable performance of exam requested at all levels of difficulty.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently displaying confidence in diagnoses and images obtained.
• Ability to physically assist patients on and off the table.
• Ability to perform exams in the Ultrasound department, in surgery or cath lab, and at the patient’s bedside.
• Must have integrity, compassion, confidentiality, a high discretionary level, and professionalism.
• Self-motivation incorporated into a strong spirit of teamwork is required.

Education

Associates degree in Allied Health is Required* 

*We will consider direct experience in lieu of education for certified candidates.

Experience

1 year of Healthcare-Ultrasound experience is Preferred.

Certifications and Licensures 

Title and Description

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(AB), (OB/GYN), or (PS), and/or RVT(VT);  [Breast (BR) specialty earned prior to 2011 will be accepted; RMSKS credential is not accepted]
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): RT(S) or RT(VS); [Breast (BS) specialty earned prior to 2011 will be accepted]
• Performing ultrasound prior to and continuously since October 1996 ANDevaluated by responsible physician to assure competence

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Annual Mandatory Competencies 

• Trophon Competency

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.