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Ultrasound Technologist

Mary Greeley Medical Center

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Ames, IA
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Requirements

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Mandatory Reporter Training Within 90 Days Of Hire

Job overview

Mary Greeley Medical Center is hiring an Ultrasound Technologist. Under general supervision, the Ultrasound Technologist obtains sonographic images for diagnostic purposes, ensuring patient‑centered care while operating, cleaning, and maintaining ultrasound equipment and assisting with reports and examinations.

Key focus areas include Operate, clean and generally maintain ultrasound equipment, Assist in recording reports and examinations, and Perform all duties of Ultrasound Technologist per scope of practice.

Important skills include Operate Ultrasound Equipment, Clean Ultrasound Equipment, Record Reports, Record Examinations, Assure Safe Therapeutic Environment, and Maintain Quality Improvement Initiatives. Preferred (not required): Maintain Ultrasound Equipment, Perform Ultrasound Procedures, Knowledge Of Records To Be Maintained, and Knowledge Of Basic Arithmetic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Ultrasound EquipmentClean Ultrasound EquipmentMaintain Ultrasound EquipmentRecord ReportsRecord ExaminationsPerform Ultrasound ProceduresAssure Safe Therapeutic EnvironmentMaintain Quality Improvement InitiativesEnhance Customer ServiceGather Patient HistoryRecord Patient HistoryGather Anatomical InformationRecord Anatomical InformationImprovise Ultrasound ProcedureKnowledge of Routine Ultrasound ProceduresKnowledge of Associated AnatomyKnowledge of Records to Be MaintainedKnowledge of Basic ArithmeticKnowledge of AlgebraKnowledge of GeometryKnowledge of English Language StructureKnowledge of English Language ContentActive ListeningClinical CompetenceMaintain Current KnowledgeEffective Oral Communication in EnglishEffective Written Communication in English

Qualifications

Completion of Ultrasound Training Program or 12 Months of Ultrasound Work ExperienceMandatory Reporter Training Within 90 Days of HireMaintain Stroke Education Per Regulatory Requirements

Full job description

  • Position Summary

  • Under general supervision, obtains sonographic images for diagnostic purposes. Ultrasound Technologists ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

  • Position Responsibilities

  • Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

  • Operates, cleans and generally maintains ultrasound equipment.

  • Assists in recording reports and examinations.

  • Performs all duties of Ultrasound Technologist. (per scope of practice)

  • Performs related work per orientation and position competency checklists and skills validation.

  • Performs other assigned duties.

  • Assures safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

  • Participates and maintains quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes.

  • Assists patient, families, and visitors with various needs and utilizes specific communication tools to enhance customer service.

  • Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures on neonatal through geriatric patients.

  • Gathers and records pertinent patient history to aid in interpreting sonographic data.

  • Gathers and records significant anatomical information to aide in diagnosis.

  • Improvises ultrasound procedure when needed to obtain accurate and complete data.

  • Responsible for on call duties as scheduled

  • Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

  • Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

  • Completion of a ultrasound training program or 12 months of ultrasound work experience.

  • Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

  • Organizational Requirements:

  • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • None Specified

  • Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • Knowledge of routine ultrasound proce¬dures and associated anatomy; knowledge of records to be maintained.

  • Ability to perform ultrasound procedures; ability to operate, clean and generally maintain ultrasound equipment.

  • Skill in providing diagnostic ultrasound services.

  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry and their applications

  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Active Listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adolescent through geriatric patients.

  • Skill in effective oral and written communication in English.

  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

  • None Specified

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