ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST II - Ob/Gyn

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SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

General Description:  The Radiologic Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and

skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients’ service on his or her assigned unit. The

individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and

possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed

to identify each patient’s needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area/department’s

policies and procedures.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

AGES SPECIFIC TO DEPARTMENT:

CULTURE/RELIGIOUS ASPECTS

Employee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision and Key Values of SEARHC. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Must provide radiographic/Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.
2. Perform diagnostic medical radiography/sonography within department and other areas.
3. Maintain patient records and files.
4. Assume responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.
5. Pursue continuing education.
6. Transfer patient to and from radiology.
7. In absence of supervisor, assume responsibility of department.
8. Rotate shifts as required.
9. Perform ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.
10. Follow policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration.
11. Assist in general hygiene of department and self.
12. Should be able to work well in situations of stress.
13. Must be willing to able to take call and report to work within 20 minutes.
14. Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.
15. Must be able to perform duties in two fields of imaging and willing to work outside of modality, i.e., Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mammography.
16. Must maintain competency in ancillary modality.
17. Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.

ULTRASOUND:

1. Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.
2. Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS).
3. Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements.
4. Responsible for care of transducers.
5. Responsible for neatness of work area.
6. Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure
7. Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures.
8. Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area.
9. Consult with referring physicians.
10. Care of Trophon station.
11. Assists with all efforts to obtain accreditations.
12. Actively pursues education in a changing field.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills.

Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:  Technologist/radiographer have the key position in protecting the patient.

• Utilize at least two patient identifiers.
• Inform the patient.
• Verify that the female patient is non-pregnant.
• Contribute to the preparation of specifications for new equipment.
• Participate in the optimization of imaging protocols.
• Perform the imaging procedure following an optimized protocol and ensuring patient protection.
• Perform regular quality control of radiological equipment.
• Take record of patient doses.
• Inform the radiologist and radiation protection officer (RPO) in the case of an accident or incident.

Physical Demands:

15-85% of work time: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, or pushing up to 35 pounds independently. When lifting, carrying, or pushing greater than 35 pounds assistance or assistive devices will be used. 0-15% of work time sitting.

Work Environment:

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. This includes all procedures or job-related tasks that involve potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current ARDMS in one category or RDMS eligible.
• See Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities below

Experience Required

• Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality

Computer Skills: 

• EHR
• RIS

Other Qualifications:

• BLS Certification

Travel Required:

• Travel may be required to provide services to various SEARHC sites.