AK - Ultrasound Tech - Sitka

25000 Sign on and $10000 Relocation for qualified hire!

The Sonographer must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients service on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units / area / departments policies and procedures.

Job Description :

Ages Specific To Department :

Newborn Birth through 1 Month

Infant 1 Month through 5 years

School Age 6 years through 12 years

Adolescent / Teenager 13 years through 17 years

Young Adult 18 years through 34 years

Middle Adult 35 years through 50 years

Mature Adult 51 years through 69 years

Geriatric Adult 70 years

Culture / Religious Aspects :

Employee will work with patients / employees of all cultural and religious backgrounds.

Ethics And Compliance :

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of hospital Ethics and Compliance Program. Is responsible to detect observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor or upward through the chain of command the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.

Customer Service :

All employees must adhere to the Mission Vision and Key Values of hospital.

Essential Functions :

Must provide Sonographic examination of all body parts for diagnostic interpretation. Must exercise professional judgement in performance of procedures applying principles of radiation protection.

Performs diagnostic medical sonography within department and other areas.

Maintains patient records and files.

Assumes responsibility for departmental quality assurance program.

Pursues continuing education.

Transfers patient to and from imaging.

In absence of supervisor can assume responsibility of department.

Rotates shifts as required.

Performs ancillary duties as requested by supervisor.

Follows policies and procedures as set up by hospital Administration.

Assists in general hygiene of department and self.

Should be able to work well in situations of stress.

Must be willing to learn other imaging modalities as Manager sees fit.

Must be able to perform duties in two fields of ultrasound (General and vascular or Cardiac)

Able and willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Ultrasound :

Perform all requested exams for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist.

Continue to seek a higher level of education with RDMS certification (Abd OB / GYN RVT RDCS).

Pursue continuing education to fulfill radiology and / or RDMS requirements.

Responsible for care of transducers.

Responsible for neatness of work area.

Responsible for paperwork that accompanies procedure

Assistance with ultrasound invasive procedures.

Participate in the preparation of policy and procedure in this area.

Consult with referring physicians.

Care of Trophon station.

Assists with all efforts to obtain accreditations.

Actively pursues education in a changing field.

Secondary Functions :

Attends department / organizational meetings inservices and disaster drills.

Education Certifications and Licenses Required

Current ARDMS in one category

Experience Required :

Able to perform all diagnostic exams as related to assigned modality.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Tech I : ARDMS in one modality (ABD OB / GYN RVT RDCS)

Tech II : ARDMS certified in two modalities / ARDMS categories (ABD OB / GYN RVT RDCS)

Tech III : ARDMS categories in three modalities (ABD OB / GYN RVT RDCS)

Tech IV : ARDMS categories (ABD OB / GYN RVT RDCS)

Travel Required : Travel may be required to provide services to various hospital sites.

Required Certifications :

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1