Job Description

Position Title:Ultrasound Technologist - Registered Position Code:TechUltra-6150

Department:Imaging-Ultrasound Safety Sensitive:☒ Yes ☐ No

Reports to:Imaging Supervisor Exempt Status:☐ Yes ☒ No

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Under the direction of the radiologist, performs appropriate diagnostic exams and studies to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.
• Selects the most appropriate and cost-effective action plan, after reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient’s abilities and condition.
• Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested.
• Verifies female patient pregnancy status, when appropriate.
• Evaluates lab values prior to performing any interventional procedure.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedures, documents patient reactions or problems on requisitions, and reports immediately to supervisor.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Documents patient and exam occurrences in PACS/RIS to include exam start and completion times.
• Documents required/significant information regarding patient history pertinent to exams/procedures.
• Able to recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and from the medical record which may impact the examination.
• Performs such exams as abdominal, renal, aorta, thyroid, pelvic, obstetrical, bio-physical profiles, vascular studies, testicular and breasts, color flow studies, Doppler studies, renal biopsies, and fluid collections of localized areas. Takes representative anatomical pictures, recognizes normal versus abnormal anatomy, and exhibits knowledge of various pathological processes.
• Has thorough knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area of imaging.
• Takes initiative to participate in department/modality projects/duties.

Qualifications

Education:Graduate of an ARDMS approved (registry eligible) Ultrasound Technologist program, an approved ARRT program RT (S) or RT (VS), or an approved registry eligible CCI (RVS) program.

Certification:

• RVT, ARRT(VS), or RVS required within six months of start date.
• BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Licensure:N/A

Preferences

Education:ARDMS in one or more of the following: Abdomen, OB/GYN, and/or Breast.

Experience:Minimum one year of experience in OB/GYN, Abdominal, and/or Vascular ultrasound.

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category I:Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Other potential hazards: Exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and apply theory to practice skills.
• Standing and walking for periods of 2 hours or longer.
• Possible exposure to blood product and radiation.
• Lifting equipment up to 50lbs and pushing equipment up to 150lbs and assisting with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300lbs.
• Concentration, visual and auditory acuity for watching monitors and following instructions during procedures.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised:11/01/2018; 11/18/2020; 2/08/2023