What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elliot Health Systems - Sonographer I - Ultrasound - Per Diem position at Elliot Hospital?
Who We Are
Our Ultrasound department prides itself on working together in a learning environment to best serve our patients and community. Staff can rotate from the hospital to any of our other five ultrasound off-site or specialty departments, depending on their skill set and interests. If you are a seasoned sonographer or a new grad with a drive to learn and be part of a great team, please consider applying for any of our open positions!
About The Job
As a Sonographer you will be responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images for Radiologist Interpretation. Most shifts and locations require staff to work as part of a team. Our department is always looking to grow and improve the services we provide to our community. Exams preformed include and not limited to; Invasive Procedures (Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Thyroid FNA, Renal and Liver Biopsy), OR cases, General Abdominal and Small Parts, OB/GYN, MSK, Liver Elastography, Pediatric, Neurology, Breast and Vascular exams.
What You’ll Do
Our Ultrasound department prides itself on working together in a learning environment to best serve our patients and community. Staff can rotate from the hospital to any of our other five ultrasound off-site or specialty departments, depending on their skill set and interests. If you are a seasoned sonographer or a new grad with a drive to learn and be part of a great team, please consider applying for any of our open positions!
About The Job
As a Sonographer you will be responsible for producing high quality diagnostic images for Radiologist Interpretation. Most shifts and locations require staff to work as part of a team. Our department is always looking to grow and improve the services we provide to our community. Exams preformed include and not limited to; Invasive Procedures (Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Thyroid FNA, Renal and Liver Biopsy), OR cases, General Abdominal and Small Parts, OB/GYN, MSK, Liver Elastography, Pediatric, Neurology, Breast and Vascular exams.
What You’ll Do
- Performs ultrasound procedures based on the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission standards (IAC) and the adheres to the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) “Code of Ethics”
- Serves as the primary liaison between patients, licensed practitioners, and other members of the support team.
- Understands and adheres to departmental exam protocols
- Use independent, professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking.
- Successful completion of accredited (CAAHEP) educational Sonography program recognized by the ARDMS.
- Previous experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Preferred.
- Familiarity with neuro-sonology, vascular scanning, abdominal, obstetrical, and gynecological scanning, Preferred.
- Compliant with Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) prior to hire, Required
- ARMDS Registered, Preferred
- OR registry eligible, must be obtain within 12 months from accepted employment, Required
- Vascular registered within 18 months from accepted employment, Required
- Ability to obtain BLS during employment
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Short term, long term disability, Accident insurance, & life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees
- 403b Retirement plans, with generous employer contributions
- And more!
