ULTRASOUND TECH

Job Description

Job Description

Ultrasound Technologist

About : Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic is a newly founded team-based physician-led, comprehensive health and wellness clinic in the beautiful area of Gillette, Wyoming. Our company was created to provide prospective healthcare resources to the community and meet the needs of our patient base.

Company Mission and Philosophy : Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic is owned by physicians who have teamed together to help end discrepancies they have seen for decades in the healthcare space. Our mission is to help patients truly live better, healthier lives by providing comprehensive care through a variety of specialists and support services. HH&WC has an integrated regenerative & longevity philosophy that functions hand-in-hand with treatment planning, preventive care, and team collaboration on patient cases. We believe that patients are more than their diagnoses and deserve access to the best education and resources we can provide. To ensure this mission is met, we focus on integrating highly effective technology, encourage collaboration among the team, and take lower patient volumes to allow patients more time with our staff.

Summary : The ultrasound technician is responsible for coordinating ultrasounds, accurately preparing and documenting ultrasound images, and working with physicians to provide the utmost care to patients during their visit.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area / department
• Explain the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support
• Decide which still images, or sonograms to capture and present to physician for diagnostic purposes
• Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
• Ensuring cardiology patients are comfortable by answering any questions they have about the tests.
• Uses the electronic health records system with accuracy and enter patient charges as requires
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements :

1. Adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; the standard of care in the Community applicable to Employee; relevant licensure / certification, accreditation, and ethical standards; third-party payer requirements; and Clinic's bylaws, rules and policies, including but not limited to Clinic's employment policies.

2. Graduate from an accredited program of diagnostic medical sonography or related field

3. RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification or equivalency

4. BLS certification from American Heart Association

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

6. Knowledge of safety and infection control protocols

7. Ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment

8. Ability to use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in each examination performed

Work Conditions : This position will have a high level of social contact with patients, doctors, and other office staff. There may be times when this position will have to deal with conflict situations, including patients who are unpleasant or angry due to the effects of their illness. Walking, standing, typing, speaking, writing, and lifting objects that may weigh more than 10 pounds is required. Use of computerized equipment and other technology is required. This position will work exclusively in-doors with a clean, regulated environment. However, exposure to disease and infection from close contact with patients is a risk. Please wear gloves, masks, or other protective gear as required and provided. Errors in procedures, treatments, or records could result in serious injury to patients, staff, or an employee, increasing the risk of contamination. Exposure to equipment that emits noise or other by-products (radiation, magnetized fields, etc.) is highly likely.