Job Description

FamilyCare is looking for an Ultrasound Technician to work at the Pennsylvania Avenue OB/GYN office in Charleston.

Get to know us:

FamilyCare Health Centers can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow. We are a nationally recognized FQHC- federally qualified health center.


We operate more than 21 locations in four counties: Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell, and Boone, this also includes the School based locations and mobile units and we are continuing to grow.


FamilyCare is committed to providing comprehensive care leading to healthy communities where our patients live, work and go to school.


We are a family orientated business.


This employee must be able to assist patients onto the table top and into positioning per ordered Ultrasounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Qualifications:


National Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and Licensed by the State.



Basic Function:


Produce all Ultrasound images and oversee the digital transfer to specified Radiologist for interpretation if required.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet and greet patients and explain the Ultrasound procedure Ability to position each patient per ordered exam Knowledge of when to use protective devices such as lead aprons and shields to meet Radiation Safety Standard Competency to set the ultrasound probe to the proper distance and angle for the examination being performed Produce the best diagnostic images that are reproducible using the computer program for the department Generate findings report for interpretation Oversee and manage the transfer and archiving of digital images/reports Maintain all patient records according to HIPPA standards Check and Maintain equipment within Ultrasound Departments * Must have the aptitude to set controls using ARDMS standards