What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer-WMG-OBGYN Vernon-Days position at Florence Hand Home?
Details
Client Name
Florence Hand Home
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Radiology
Specialty
Sonographer / Ultrasound Tech
Job ID
30328844
Job Title
Sonographer-WMG-OBGYN Vernon-Days
Weekly Pay
2218.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 12x3 - 07AM
Scheduled Hours
Job Order Details
Start Date
01 / 15 / 2025
End Date
04 / 16 / 2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title : Sonographer (Days)
Job Specialty : Imaging - OBGYN
Job Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : Day
Guaranteed Hours : Not Specified
Experience : Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred
License : Registered Medical Sonographer or ARRT Sonography
Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Must-Have : Graduate of an accredited Sonography Program
Job Description :
- Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
- Assist with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all exams according to department protocols.
- Responsible for obtaining quality diagnostic studies through a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
- Set up equipment for imaging services and position patients for procedures.
- Verify proper clinician orders and patient identity using two unique identifiers before performing procedures.
- Obtain a complete clinical history and assess for contraindicating conditions.
- Ensure all studies have proper patient identification and correct use of right and left markers.
- Review ultrasound images for clinical acceptability and release patients accordingly.
- Respond to emergency situations and maintain life support equipment as needed.
- Observe patient conditions and make evaluations for physician intervention to prevent deterioration.
- Maintain patient privacy, comfort, and dignity throughout procedures.
- Effectively organize schedule, time, and priorities to complete activities within designated time frames.
- Use critical thinking skills to assist in procedures and exams per physician instructions.
- Communicate clearly with patients and family members using the AIDET framework : Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank.
- Address patient questions or concerns before initiating procedures, involving physicians if necessary.
- Participate in orienting and training new departmental employees.
- Produce consistent, high-quality images and ensure equipment functionality through proper calibration checks and maintenance.
- Send studies to PACS immediately after completion and manage the post-reporting processes as necessary.
- Perform quality control tasks, including maintaining logs for probe disinfection and following infection control policies.
- Restock supplies and maintain department cleanliness.
- Transport and assist patients on and off procedures tables.
- Perform routine clerical and support duties to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Maintain communication with supervisors to report responsibilities and issues.
- Operate all workstations associated with the ultrasound department and maintain productivity rates.
- Perform tasks following regulatory standards, take call when necessary, and complete other duties as assigned.
- Adjust technique to minimize patient radiation exposure while ensuring image quality is maintained.
Note : Candidates should exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor. Medical scrubs are required for this position. Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, and Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 12 : 00 PM. Preferred candidates have OBGYN experience, though it is not mandatory.
Client Details
Address
200 Medical Dr
City
Lagrange
State
Zip Code
30240
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