DIC Ultrasound Tech - Reg

Shift Details: Variable Hours, Variable Days, Per Diem, As Needed, Weekends and Holidays As Needed


Job Description

Prepares patient for examination.

• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions;
• Explains procedure in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge to relieve patient of pre-testing anxiety;
• Sets-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion.

Performs ultrasound procedures.

• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized on the oscilloscope and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes in timely manner;
• Ensures that proper views and images have been obtained and proper techniques have been employed; determines the need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.

Obtains pertinent radiological and diagnostic exam reports for the physician, necessary for correlation with the ultrasound scan being performed.

• Consults with referring radiologist regarding patients previous history and the appropriate ultrasonic procedure that is required;
• Correlates clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed.

Monitors patient condition

• Performs direct observation of the patient during the entire examination;
• Recognizes and promptly reports to the physician, changes in the patients condition and/or motor abnormality complaints by the patient including: fainting discoloration etc.

Maintains records and logs exams performed

• Documents accurately the slice location and labels study on the multi-format film;
• Ensures proper documentation of real-time studies on videotape.

Performs minor repairs and frequent calibration checks and adjusts ultrasound equipment when necessary

• Troubleshoots mechanical problems of the equipment by performing minor repairs as necessary;
• Recognizes and reports major problems to appropriate personnel to ensure prompt resolution.

Maintains control of inventory and purchases of supplies for assigned area

• Checks completeness of purchase order requisitions;
• Reviews stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical and surgical supplies

8. Performs related duties, as required.

ADA Essential Functions


Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology program, required.


• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required.


• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics or diagnostic ultrasound and familiarity with pertinent medical/surgical disease, required.


• Previous ultrasound technologist experience, required.

Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).