Req16222

Full Time: 10-Hour Evening Shift

Pay is minimum plus experience rating.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through an accredited organization or on the job training in ultrasound that led to registry. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registry Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS ARRT-Sonography or CCI-Sonography are also accepted dependent upon department. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience utilizing imaging equipment. Required
• 2 years Experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Preferred
• Customer service experience Preferred

What you will do

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations using sonographic skills to identify, document, and adapt examinations as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic criteria.
• Uses independent judgment during the ultrasound exam to accurately obtain diagnostic images necessary to differentiate between normal and pathologic findings and communicates findings to the interpreting radiologist.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients. Introduces self to patient, properly identifies patient utilizing two identifiers, and explains the ultrasound examination being performed.
• Selects proper imaging transducer and equipment and operates effectively, efficiently, and safely. Selects and adds correct associated examination charges as needed. Coordinates examinations by priority while efficiently performing exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient’s stay in the hospital.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper low-level and high-level disinfections process and performs necessary cleaning and disinfection process of all equipment as required by hospital protocol.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments and competencies as assigned by manager.
• Participates in training of colleagues and sonography students as directed.
• Rotating call is a requirement of the position.
• Displays a professional appearance.
• Contributes to a team atmosphere by demonstrating excellent communication skills, taking initiative to perform needed task, and being flexible to go beyond normal expectations to meet the needs of others.
• Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions and decisions.
• Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive feedback.
• Maintains CMEs for certification and registries and seeks opportunities to improve knowledge base by attending departmental meetings, in-services, and other educational activities.

Travel Requirements

• 20% Travel to satellite locations as necessary.