Sonographer - Ultrasound

The Outpatient Sonographer is registered and performs specialty sonograms in an ancillary outpatient radiology setting.

Primary Accountabilities

• Ensures the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on “Every Patient / Every Time”.
• Accurately completes all required written and electronic documentation (ex: patient history, pregnancy, procedural consent, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS).
• Ensures all charges are complete and accurate for all procedures and supplies used.
• Reviews exam orders from medical charts and prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
• Performs procedure protocols, produces images consistent with image quality standards and follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations, adhering to American College of Radiology (ACR) standards.
• Actively collaborates with supervising Radiologist(s) on imaging protocols, quality assurance, and communication of acute clinical findings.
• Properly positions patients using appropriate technique.
• Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Maintains outpatient-level pace and productivity as determined by leadership.
• Practices aseptic and sterile technique per Infection Control guidelines and policies.
• Ensures equipment is clean and disinfected prior to each patient encounter and reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associates, and management in a timely manner.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of a Radiologic Technology or Sonography program.
• Certification:
• Must be registered by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• Must have one of the following or obtain within two (2) years of becoming registry eligible:
• RDMS (AB) (OB/GYN).
• ARRT (S).
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
• Work Experience: Prior sonography work experience preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office – Outlook and Word.
• Excellent communication skills in an active team environment.
• Ability to assess and interpret data.
• Ability to clearly communicate with patient/family/physicians at various levels of understanding.
• Flexibility to work evening/weekend shifts as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Moderate

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No nights
• No weekends
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35