AB/OB Ultrasound Technologist Location: Juneau, AK Duration: Fulltime Description: Job Overview: The Sonographer must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients’ service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area/department’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job Culture/Religious Aspects: Employee will work with patients/employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds. Ethics And Compliance: Employee performs within the prescribed limits of SEARHC Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline. Customer Service: All employees must adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Key Values of SEARHC. Essential Functions: Must provide Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection. Performs diagnostic medical sonography within department and other areas. Maintains patient records and files. Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program. Pursues continuing education. Transfers patient to and from imaging. In absence of supervisor, can assume responsibility of department. Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor. Follows policies and procedures as set up by SEARHC Administration. Assists in general hygiene of department and self. Should be able to work well in situations of stress. Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit. Must be able to perform duties in two fields of ultrasound (General and vascular, or Cardiac) Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned. Ultrasound: Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist. Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS). Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and/or RDMS requirements. Responsible for care of transducers. Responsible for neatness of work area. Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures. Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area. Consult with referring physicians. Care of Trophon station. Assists with all efforts to obtain accreditations. Actively pursues education in a changing field. Secondary Functions: Attends department/organizational meetings, in-services, and disaster drills Qualifications: Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required Current or obtain registry within one year, ARDMS in one category (Abd or OB/GYN) Experience Required: Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities For Technologist Level Assignment: Tech I – ARDMS in one modality (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Tech II – ARDMS certified in two modalities/ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Tech III – ARDMS categories in three modalities (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Tech IV – ARDMS categories (ABD, OB/GYN, RVT, RDCS) Computer Skills: EHR RIS Other Qualifications: BLS Certification Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Sub Specialty(S): Ultrasound Technologist General ab/ob small parts Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Ages specific to department: Newborn- Birth through 1 Month Infant- 1 Month through 5 years School Age- 6 years through 12 years Adolescent/Teenager- 13 years through 17 years Young Adult- 18 years through 34 years Middle Adult- 35 years through 50 years Mature Adult- 51 years through 69 years Geriatric Adult- 70 years + As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.