SONOGRAPHER- St. Joseph Hospital

Job Summary

A sonographer will use ultrasound medical equipment to capture images of certain areas of the patient's body. They explain procedures to patients, prepare patients for the tests, use the equipment to gather images from the intended area of the body, and capture images and/or video to provide radiologist with the information needed to produce a diagnostic report for ordering provider.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs quality ultrasound exams on patients in assigned departments.
• Implements clinical protocols and policies.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, and families, as well as staff and physicians.
• Reviews requisition for pertinent information, special requests, and correct procedures as ordered, and reviews physician order for procedure/test.
• Assists front reception with patient information as needed.
• Performs completion of documentation on patients and completes all required processes to assure no late charges.
• Maintains medical supplies in all rooms and required stock items. Prepares and cleans rooms.
• Maintains and prepares all equipment/instruments in exam rooms.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.
• Breast Sonographers at the Breast Care Center also act as Mammography Coordinators in EPIC/Radiant platform. This includes actively working the Status Report and reporting of all breast related exams including entering Birads, follow up recommendations and pathology and input of all documentation for MQSA compliance. This also includes Quality Assurance measures to improve patient care.

Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

Education and Experience

• Degree or certificate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education accredited sonography program strongly preferred
• Certification in specialty area by the ARDMS within 12 months of graduation or cross training strongly preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).