<p>Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.</p> <p>Department: Ultrasound</p> <p>Shift/Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)</p> <p>GENERAL SUMMARY</p> <p>Works under the supervision of the Ultrasound Manager. The Ultrasound technologist's primary job function is to perform and record diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies according to regulatory and departmental protocols. Is responsible for ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of records. Performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required </li><li>Completion of Certificate Program or Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required </li></ul> <p>Licensure:</p> <ul> <li>ARDMS registered or ARDMS registry eligible/registered in Abdomen or OB/GYN within one year of hire required. Second registry required as determined in consultation with Ultrasound Manager within 2 years of initial hire required. If a failed attempt was made at passing the first or second registry, an extension may be granted by manager. </li><li>BLS within 90 day introductory required </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS</p> <p>The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.</p> <ol> <li> <p>Assess physician's orders to ensure correct exam. Obtains and documents patient medical history information.</p> </li><li> <p>Properly identifies patient.</p> </li><li> <p>Determines extent of exam and archives images to PACS system.</p> </li><li> <p>Discusses imaging information with radiologist and other physicians.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists physicians during procedures as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Behaves in a professional manner at all times (includes not abusing telephone privileges, breaks, socializing, and being consistently punctual etc.). Acknowledges and adheres to the Standards of Behavior handbook.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.</p> </li><li> <p>Requests equipment service as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in training new or less experienced employees.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains clean work area and equipment as well as par level stocking.</p> </li><li> <p>Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy</p> </li><li> <p>Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status.</p> <p>Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.</p>