Sonographer Diagnostic Ultrasound

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $8,000 sign-on bonus, if applicable.

Scope

• Ability to appropriately access, manage and accurately update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information Systems.

• Maintains patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines.

• Practices according to the SDMS Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

• Complete position specific competencies annually.

• Educates, interviews, screens, and explains imaging and safety procedures to patient assuming responsibility for their safety, physical well being, and emotional security while in the sonographer's care.

• Positions patient on imaging table and utilizes immobilization devices as warranted for safety or to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by a Physician and following protocols developed by a Radiologist.

• Cleans room and equipment after each patient and assures orderliness of area.

• Monitors patient during procedures either through direct contact, by the use of two-way voice communication or through control room window and/or closed circuit TV screen.

• Practices universal safety precautions to minimize exposure to patient, self, and staff.

• Performs and provides evidence of ongoing quality assurance activities and collaborates and participates in quality review with others to evaluate the quality of care, performance and patient satisfaction (HCAPPS Survey and Radiologist/Physician Orders)

• Fiscally responsible for supply ordering according to established par and budget levels and the posting of correct procedure charges.

• Participates in and ensures continuing education activities as supported and value-added to the current position are continually completed to maintain competency and quality of patient care.

• Follows Department exam protocol and Radiologist guidelines in documenting sonographic findings.

• Performs accurate clinical assessment to identify patient signs and symptoms and adapt procedures as appropriate.

• Effectively operates sonographic equipment to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological and diagnostic sonographic images.

• Uses independent judgment during the sonogram to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Initiates the appropriate methods and level of exploration necessary to document, clarify and quantify disease processes.

• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information in medical history and effectively communicates findings to the appropriate physician.

• Practices universal safety precautions to minimize exposure to patient, self, and staff.

• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

  The list below is considered to be essential functions of your position and all associates are expected to meet the following in their day to day work:

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be available to work overtime, if needed.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the SCL Health Service Behaviors.
• Be well groomed and dressed appropriately for your role.
• Be in compliance with the drug and alcohol policies
• Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Be able to communicate clearly, think clearly and concentrate on assigned tasks.
• Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows 'Patients' Rights Policy' at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate.

Experience

• Satisfactory completion of formal ultrasound training in an AMA approved school and/or formal on-the-job ultrasound training in addition to graduating from an AMA approved medical program, required
• Experience in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular and interventional ultrasound, preferred

Certification

• RDMS Physics SPI Registry or Registry from equivalent Society (ARRT, CRGS, etc), required.
• Registry in 4 or more Specialties, required
• BLS required within 60 days of hire, required

Skills

Required:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements: