Ultrasound Technologist

As our Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer), you will utilize advanced sonographic equipment to record detailed images of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses, including unborn fetuses, providing critical visual data for diagnosis and prenatal care.

Every day you will directly interact with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing them for scans. You will meticulously operate sonographic equipment, adjusting settings and patient positions to ensure clear, diagnostic images. You will monitor and care for patients to ensure their safety and comfort, select and examine images for pathologies, and present preliminary findings to Physicians.

To be successful in this role, you will possess excellent patient service and communication skills, sharp eyesight, and meticulous attention to detail. You will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and advanced decision-making skills to effectively capture and interpret sonographic data, ensuring optimal diagnostic support.

• PROVIDES EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE:
  
  1. Consistently demonstrates customer service expectations as outlined in the CHWMF audit tools.
  1. Consistently makes eye contact and smiles.
  1. Demonstrates active listening with positive can do attitude.
  1. Consistently respectful, concerned, and shows empathy.
  1. Consistently and proactively greets patients when within 3 feet of them.
  1. Engages in professional business related conversations in patient areas and avoids personal conversations where patients may hear them.
  1. Consistently states first name and wears name badge above the waist.
• DEMONSTRATES TECHNICAL COMPETENCE:
  
  1. Consistently demonstrates competence as outlined in the applicable CHWMF audit tools and job description.
  1. Performs diagnostic sonograms per specific expectations as outlined by department Supervisor/Manager.
  1. Must be able to perform 10-13 examinations per business day.
  1. Consistently reviews requests for special instructions from physicians on orders and consults with radiologist as needed.
  1. Completely explains examination procedure or instruction to the patient in a pleasant professional manner.
  1. Demonstrates full competence in the use of all equipment and materials used to capture ultra sound images.
  1. Proficient in taking clear images and preparing complete image reports.
  1. Consistently uses proper positioning of area that needs imaging.
  1. Maintain examination rooms. Stock necessary ultrasound supplies.
• ACTS WITH A SENSE OF URGENCY:
  
  1. Proactively involves others as appropriate in planning and prioritizing work.
  1. Quickly seeks assistance from leadership when unsure of what to do, how to handle a situation, or how to accomplish something.
  1. Consistently keeps self informed and prepared for any situation.
  1. When issues arise they are taken care of on the spot ASAP.
• PRO-ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE:
  
  1. Participates in and supports team and department based meetings and projects.
  1. Problem solves to maximize opportunities and minimize unnecessary steps.
  1. Keeps work spaces and all patient areas clean and clutter free.
  1. Maintains professional appearance and follows all dress code guidelines.
  1. Flexible to change work hours/days, and floats to support others.
  1. Initiates ways to increase Physician productivity.
• DEMONSTRATES EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP:
  
  1. Utilizes and maintains equipment properly to minimize repair and service calls, maximize equipment longevity, and increase cost effectiveness.
  1. Orders only necessary items, maintains PAR levels, and shares supplies to eliminate unnecessary spending.
  1. Adheres to time and attendance policies and procedures.
• CONTINUOUSLY CHALLENGES STATUS QUO:
  
  1. Seeks alternative ways of doing things quicker with less resources.
  1. Asks questions.
  1. Reports items that require attention.
  1. Shares ideas and gives feedback.
  1. Initiates and offers ideas and solutions when problems arise.