Sonographer (PRN)

Description

 PURPOSE STATEMENT

Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.

· Schedule patients.

· Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.

· Position patient, select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc.

· Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus.

· Assist Physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, etc. Scan patient, mark patients’ body, determine angle for puncture, and assist as necessary maintaining sterile technique.

· Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis.

· Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.

· Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.

· Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.

· Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.

· Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc.

· Attend in services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.

· Technologists will take call.

· Can send images to both cloud systems.

· Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.

· Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

· Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.

· ARDMS certified or registry eligible.

· Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.

· Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.

· Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.

· Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.

· Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.

· Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.

· Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.

· Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.