Essential Job Functions: Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable) Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility Participates in performance improvement projects Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits. NO LOCAL CANDIDATES (must reside outside 50-mile radius) EKG Exam NOT required Minimum 1 year of experience required, 2 years preferred Must be comfortable with pediatric patients and procedures Must be able to work independently Certifications Required: RDMS (ARDMS) or ARRT (Sonography) Schedule: 40-Hr GTE, 8-Hr Nights, 11p 7a, Sun Thurs, No Call Interview Process: ITO Interview; Hiring Manager conducts 2nd interview Unit Specific Details Covers ER and inpatient Up to 10 exams per shift Patient Population: Pediatrics through geriatrics Equipment: GE ultrasound equipment__________________General Category Description: The ultrasound technologist performs ultrasound procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.