Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound exams which aid Radiologists and Providers in their diagnosis and/or treatment of patients. This position is also responsible for assisting providers in various ultrasound-guided procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

• One of the following
• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an Abdomen specialty (AB) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an OB/GYN specialty (OB/GYN) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• Current ARRT Registration for Sonography (S).

• ARDMS Registry eligible.
• In addition to the required BLS card, the incumbent must be able to obtain at least one of the indicated certifications within 6 months of entry into the position.

Preferred

• ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job 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 the job.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the appropriate exam is performed based on physician's orders and patient history.
• Verifies and enters/selects patient demographics.
• Provides accurate and consistent patient education and explanation of exam.
• Performs ultrasound examinations, tailoring exams based upon findings and most likely diagnosis.
• Updates patient logs and submit billing.
• Ensures operation of equipment and coordinates necessary maintenance.
• Assists with training of student sonographers, residents, and fellows.
• Assists physicians with invasive procedures.

Problem Solving

• Ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Comments

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.