An Ultrasound Technician, also referred to as a sonographer, uses sound waves to image patients’ internal organs and to assist with the diagnosis of various diseases and conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient/Customer Relations:
1. Communicates with patients in a courteous and professional manner in face-to-face encounters and via the telephone as needed.
2. Educates the patient and family members on the patient’s diagnoses within the scope of knowledge and authority.
Staff Relations/Team Building:
1. Participates with the provider in the implementation of the plan of care and patient education as related to current responsibilities.
2. Communicates with other members of the patient care team regarding incoming patient data and reports that require patient notification and treatment interventions.
Clinical Duties:
1. Performs ultrasound procedures by the order of a licensed practitioner.
2. Prepares patient for procedures, including providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
3. Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s protected health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
4. Maintains patient safety in accordance with the National Patient Safety Guidelines.
5. Operates ultrasound equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
6. Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability and comfort.
7. Determines ultrasonic frequencies and appropriate transducers for the anatomic area of interest.
8. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
9. Assumes responsibility for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
10. Provides patient education.
11. Assists in maintaining records respecting confidentiality and established policy.
12. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and reporting equipment malfunctions.
13. Participates in the department’s quality assessment and improvement plan.
14. Responsible for the control of inventory and specific ultrasound items.
15. Practices aseptic technique and observes universal precautions.
16. Produces a worksheet of measurements and supporting images as clinically appropriate.
17. Documents in the electronic health record, as appropriate.
18. Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation of work load.
19. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality controls in the Gus Vapor system as required by guidelines.
20. Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the Ultrasound Technician position.
Administrative Duties:
1. Attends and participates in staff and other JHC meetings as required.
Performance Improvement Activities:
1. Actively participates in the JHC QI program.
Safety/Infection Control Activities:
1. Attends all mandatory OSHA Infection Control trainings and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions.”
2. Abides by all JHC infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.
Other Functions:
1. Staff members will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
2. Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
3. Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
4. Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.
JHC Core Values: Staff members must actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the core values of JHC.
1. Respect – We value and respect each patient, their family, ourselves, and each other. Every individual associated with Johnson Health Center will be treated with dignity and respect. We value and respect people’s differences, show empathy to our patients, their families and each other, and work collectively to build Johnson Health Center as a health center and an employer of choice.
2. Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing every time. Our actions reflect our commitment to honesty, openness, truthfulness, accuracy and ethical behavior. We are accountable for the decisions we make and the outcome of those decisions.
3. Excellence – We will pursue excellence each and every day in activities that foster, teamwork, quality improvement, patient care, innovation, and efficiencies. At Johnson Health Center, our medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, front desk and administrative teams are passionately committed to the highest qu
ality of care for our patients. We continually seek out ways to enhance the patient experience and promote an environment of continuous quality improvement. 4. Innovation – We value creativity, flexibility, and continuous improvement efforts. We are advocates and instruments of positive change, encouraging employees to engage in responsible risk-taking and working to make a difference. Out of the box thinking enables us to build on successes and learn from failures.
5. Teamwork – We understand that teamwork is the essence of our ability to succeed. We work across functional boundaries for the good of the organization. Our collaborative approach ensures participation, learning and respect and serves to improve the quality of patient care. By focusing on a team-based approach, the expertise of each Johnson Health Center employee is leveraged to optimize the patient experience. Physical Demand and Working Environment: Fast-paced office setting with travel to other offices often. Lifting and/or exerting force up to 25 pounds occasionally, with frequently moving of objects. Work requires speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, and stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion with certain activities. 8 hours of constant computer usage. OSHA high-risk position.
Qualifications1. Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and ability to operate technical equipment.
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, technical writing skills, organizational skills, and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
3. Minimum of a two-year degree in Medical Sonography or related field required.
4. Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). 5. Working knowledge of computer applications.
Skills Required
- Minimum two-year degree in Medical Sonography or a related field
- Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
- Knowledge of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and ability to operate technical equipment
- Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, technical writing, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Working knowledge of computer applications
What We Do
Johnson Health Center is a nonprofit, independent Federally Qualified Health Center serving Lynchburg and the surrounding Central Virginia counties. It provides affordable, comprehensive care through adult and pediatric primary care, behavioral health, OB/GYN, dental services, pharmacy, transportation, and mobile medical and dental units. Its mission is to improve access to quality healthcare through strong community partnerships and patient-centered services for all.
