• Job Description

  Req#: 5171
  • Position Summary
    • Under general supervision, obtains sonographic images for diagnostic purposes. Ultrasound Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
  • Position Responsibilities
    • 
      Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
      • Operates, cleans and generally maintains ultrasound equipment.

      • Assists in recording reports and examinations.

      • Performs all duties of Ultrasound Technologist. (per scope of practice)

      • Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation.

      • Performs other assigned duties.

      • Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

      • Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes.
      • Assists patient, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service.
      • Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on neonatal through geriatric patients.
      • Gathers and records pertinent patient history to aid in interpreting sonographic data.
      • Gathers and records significant anatomical information to aide in diagnosis.
      • Improvises ultrasound procedure when needed to obtain accurate and complete data.

      • Responsible for on call duties as scheduled

  • Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
    • Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

      • Completion of a ultrasound training program or 12 months of ultrasound work experience.

      • Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
    • Organizational Requirements:
      • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      • None Specified
    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • Knowledge of routine ultrasound proce¬dures and associated anatomy; knowledge of records to be maintained.
      • Ability to perform ultrasound procedures; ability to operate, clean and generally maintain ultrasound equipment.
      • Skill in providing diagnostic ultrasound services.
      • Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry and their applications
      • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
      • Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
      • Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.
      • Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.
    • Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • None Specified

• About the company

  Mary Greeley Medical Center is a 220-bed hospital providing high quality, cost effective health care services that advance the health of central Iowans.

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