Ultrasound Tech Level I

Ultrasound Technologist I Ultrasound PRN Job Summary:

Assumes responsibility for performing the full range of technical procedures performed within special modality areas. Works under minimal supervision. Responsible for providing patient care during imaging exams for patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in patient care skills.

Education Requirements:

A graduate of an accredited ultrasound program is required.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Valid ultrasound certification required. Must maintain a current CPR certification.

Experience:

At least one year of experience in healthcare medical radiology, imaging, and/or therapy field preferred.

Language/Communication Skills:

English required. Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to perform this job. Must have the ability to speak effectively and professionally to all staff, management, and all outside individuals at all levels from elementary to professional.

Mathematical Skills:

Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals without a calculator. Knowledge of the metric system units (length, area, volume, capacity, mass and weight) and U.S. equivalents.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have the ability to apply non-judgmental reasoning capabilities whenever necessary when dealing with patients, visitors, and staff. Critical thinking and multitasking skills are a must. Must have reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do. Must possess purposeful, self-regulatory judgment which results in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference, as well as explanation of the evidential, conceptual, methodological, criteriological, or contextual.