Ultrasound Technologist

SouthCoast Health Seeks a full time Ultrasound Technologist for our Savannah Imaging Center

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Day Shift 4/10's

Job Summary:

Under the clinical supervision of Physician or Office Manager provides patient services using imaging modalities as employed. Performs majority of exams with minimal supervision. Produces two dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
• Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Performs or assists with other clinical or non-clinical duties as assigned by Supervisor or Physician.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs on call duties and/or works variable shifts as assigned to meet the needs of the department.
• Reports to work on a regular and consistent basis.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information through the collection of data obtained and researched. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner from information gathered and analyzed where alternate solutions have been developed. Works cohesively in a group setting to formulate reasonable problem solving situations especially when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills by assessing own strengths and weaknesses and by pursuing training and development opportunities to assist and educate others.
• Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs even in difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds to requests for service and assistance and solicits customer feedback to improve service by meeting commitments.
• Communicates with patients, family members, and/or caregiver’s in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views while providing and welcoming feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit by placing success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed and recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment including but not limited to consistent changes, delays, or unexpected events. Manages competing demands by altering approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Maintains consistent timely promptness to work. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Commits to promptness for meetings and appointments.
• Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions by maintaining commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals and completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness by looking for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Completes work in timely manner and meets productivity standards. Strives to increase productivity by working efficiently with accuracy and speed.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly.

SouthCoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.