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Form of workSalary Range: $43.6700 - $67.1600 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the technical supervisor and medical director, the Ultrasound Technologist III demonstrates competency and proficiency in all skills required to perform all routine and advanced ultrasound procedures as defined by department protocols. All technologists utilize independent judgment and required knowledge to obtain high quality diagnostic ultrasound images. The technologist competently evaluates the technical quality of the images obtained and prior to submitting to interpreting radiologist. They educate the patient/family about the procedure and report all changes in patient's status, including initiating emergency response if required. They accurately document patient information in the appropriate hospital systems. Ultrasound Technologist III acts as a resource and assists in the training of less experience technologists in the department. Assists with quality control duties and monitors/orders supplies for the department(s) as required. Acts as a lead technologist in the absence of the technical supervisor/assistant technical supervisor. Hospital based positions may require call responsibility and rotation to hospital adjacent imaging center locations. Performs other duties as assigned.
On-call employees are required to respond to call within 15 minutes, troubleshoot problem, provide services off-site as needed and be available to provide services on-site as needed within 1 hours of being called to respond.
Education and Experience
- Associates degree or higher.
- Graduate of an ARDMS approved ultrasound program.
- Minimum of five years of experience as an ULTRASOUND TECHnologist, preferably in an acute care setting.
- Experience with adult, neonate, and pediatric CARDIAC ULTRASOUND as well as stress echocardiograms, TEEs, Intra-Operative TEE, and Bicycle Stress Echocardiograms required
Certifications Required:
- BLS
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in one or more specialties
- Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging:
- RCSAE: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echo (RDCS) registered, Or RCS: Registered Cardiac Sonographer -Adult Echo
Certifications Preferred
- Advanced credential in vascular imaging (RVT)
