CHIEF ULTRASONOGRAPHER - FULL TIME DAYS

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the operation of the Ultrasound department, overseeing and performing procedures, quality assurance, assuring federal, state and ACR guidelines are met and supervising Ultrasound staff.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aids in scheduling appointments; answering incoming phone calls; consulting with physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or other medical assistants concerning ultrasound procedures. 
• Greeting patients and checking the waiting area for arrivals; prepare patients for exams; give patients instructions about their exam and obtaining signature on consent forms where applicable. 
• Responsible for maintaining a day book, retrieve prior films and reports as required; including reports and films from area health care facilities. 
• Perform ultrasound exams, doppler/duplex exams, develop, sort, and load film, assist Radiologist with sonography exams. 
• Perform and record required QA testing on ultrasound equipment and associated equipment. 
• Responsible for assuring ACR, federal, state and local guidelines are met. 
• Responsible for ACR accreditation and completion of necessary accreditation documentation. 
• Responsible for proper start-up and calibration of ultrasound instrumentation. 
• Reviews and updates ultrasound procedures. 
• Responsible for inventory and requisition of supplies, clean and maintain ultrasound rooms. 
• Utilizes RIS/PACS System to enter, retrieve, and maintain data. 
• Other duties as assigned. 
• May be exposed to hazardous drugs. 
• Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Direct relationship with patients, staff, physicians and administration. Must maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with patients, staff, physicians, and administration.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: 

• Graduate of a certified radiology program with ARRT certificate and a valid New York State license. ARDMS registry. 
• Experience in general, vascular, and breast sonography. 
• Thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of ultrasonography. 
• Thorough knowledge of techniques required for performance of ultrasonography. 
• Skills in the use of ultrasound equipment. Ability to make accurate observations. 
• BLS certificate required, or to be obtained within 3 months from start of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires sitting, standing bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 20 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate ultrasound and radiology equipment. Requires normal hearing and vision.