Position Title: Ultrasound Technician      

Reports To: Regional Director, Diagnostic Imaging      

Department: Diagnostic Imaging – Ultrasound      

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt      

Job Summary:

The Ultrasound technician will complete the imaging examination according to the study protocol and company policies.      

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs examination according to study protocols and good clinical practices (GCPs) for each individual study.       
• Provide explanations of examinations, answering questions and offer chaperones to patients in accordance to the company’s policies and procedures.       
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to company’s policies and procedures.      
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continued education; training and interaction to other ultrasound technicians.      
• Supports study binder maintenance with up to date study documents and correspondences.      
• Within the limits of safety, adhere to the standard time allotments for each type of scan to maintain the smooth and efficient flow of patients throughout the course of the scheduled day.      
• Works with the operations staff, review and update the ultrasound schedule to ensure good patient care and safety and to maintain the patient load at an efficient and productive level.      
• Maintains equipment and manage the supply inventory to ensure continued and effective operations.      
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, policies, and OSHA regulations.      
• Provide all proper electronic and paper documentation according to the company’s policies and procedures.       
• Performs other duties as assigned such as welcome eligible participants to the study, facilitate completion of the study questionnaire, and review patient informed consent forms with participants.      

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and be subject a 30, 60, 90-day review.      

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.      

Education & Experience:

• Certificate of Completion from an accredited program      
• Minimum of 1 registry (ARDMS AB, RVT, RDCS)      
• Complete proficiency in Abdominal, Vascular and Echocardiogram is a must.      
• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting with direct patient care      
• Proficient with Google applications, MS Word, Excel, data entry, internet, and email applications.      

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies:

• Knowledge of GCP and Human Subject Research Protection regulations.      
• Excellent hand/eye coordination      
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills      
• Ability to complete a full day of examinations      
• Interpersonal skills commensurate for the role to provide a professional and positive experience for the participant.      
• Proficiency in English and Spanish      

Tools & Equipment Used:

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.      

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

This position works under usual office conditions. The employee is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally climb. The incumbent must be able to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs.      

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.       

Travel:

Work may involve some driving/traveling to assigned clinics.      

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.