Ultrasonographer - Radiology Diag - PRN

Position Status:

Part time

Shift:

Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per week:

0

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for producing two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal structures, analyzing hemodynamics, and communicating findings to the interpreting physician to assist with the diagnosis of the patient.

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

Experience Qualifications

• Customer service experience. Preferred
• Experience in Ultrasound Preferred
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Experience utilizing imaging equipment

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.

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.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours