About This Role
Working as a Sonographer on the day shift at Mercy, you will proficiently operate imaging equipment and software, primarily ultrasound, to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. This role involves serving as a resource, assisting in training, and acting as a lead when direct leadership is unavailable, while ensuring patient safety and maintaining imaging standards.
Responsibilities
- Proficiently operate imaging equipment and software, mostly ultrasound equipment
- Assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Serve as a lead when direct leadership is unavailable
- Serve as a resource
- Assist in training
- Ensure patient safety
- Maintain imaging standards
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals to provide optimal care
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of Sonography and completed required clinical hours
- 2 years of relevant experience
- State licensure may be required depending on the specific state of practice
- ARDMS/ARRT/CCI and 4 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area OR 2 applicable advanced registries/certifications within the applicable work area and 7 years of applicable experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- In the state of Arkansas, ARDMS-RVT OR CCI-RVS OR ARRT-VS may be required within 12 months of hire and/or transfer depending on scope of role
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Prolonged standing and walking during each shift
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Nice to have:
- Ability to lead and motivate a team and assist in training
- Strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills
- Thorough understanding of protocols and ability to make adjustments as needed
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
- Proficiency in operating imaging equipment
- Knowledge of quality assurance protocols and accreditation standards
- Knowledge of a variety of advanced procedures
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
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