About This Role
This role independently performs advanced diagnostic ultrasound procedures in collaboration with staff radiologists, adhering to prescribed safety procedures and protocols. The Sonographer also serves as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students.
Responsibilities
- Verify physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy
- Use radiology information systems to facilitate care
- Explain procedure to patient to ensure understanding
- Independently operate equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol, including assisting radiologists in guided procedures in a variety of settings
- Review patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards
- Complete timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and perform notification/remediation as warranted
- Assist in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.)
- Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
- Perform other related duties as required
- Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards
Requirements
- Completion of a CAHEA approved formal training program in diagnostic medical sonography
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or registry eligible (required within 1 year of hire)
- Advanced certification in area(s) of specialty according to facility need
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
- Knowledge of the anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, aorta, spleen, kidneys, bile ducts, and pancreas and ability to perform abdominal ultrasound and the pathology of these organs to provide radiologists with a preliminary diagnosis
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
Nice to have:
- 2 years of sonographer experience
Important Details
- Schedule: flexible (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
- Physical demands: Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
