Coordinator, Sonography Student

Job Summary

In addition to providing Sonographer duties in a hospital and/or clinic setting; provision of supervision of Sonographer Students in the clinical setting; perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served to include: Routine, emergent, portable, surgical examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Communication with Radiologist and Student.
• Assist patient/transport.
• Restocking supplies/cleaning. Quality Assurance functions. Other duties as assigned.
• Variable: Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of work experience in modality. Experience must be no more than three (3) years from the date of application.
  
  

Education

• Graduate of an CAAHEP Accredited Ultrasonographer Program at time of hire or two (2) years previous Ultrasound experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  
  

License, Certification, Registration

• Sonography Technologist License (Oregon)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Abdomen from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate - Ob-Gyn from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Shall demonstrate proficiency in clinical instructions and student assessment through experience or coursework pertinent to theprofession.Qualified in appropriate education methodologies through classroom and clinical experience.
• Daily use of diagnostic equipment, Imaging and health care computer system.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Ability to use and apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all personnel.
• Proficient knowledge of Ultrasound equipment and exams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Vascular Ultrasonographer experience preferred.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment;technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.Adaptability; following Policies and Procedures; flexibility.
• Able to work unsupervised and perform exams independently and confidently.