What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Sonographer position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
- Department: Ultrasound
- Shift: 36 hours per week, limited call shifts
- Job ID: 159175
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Overview
General Sonographer
UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge
Shift: 8am-4:30pm, limited rotating call shifts
Responsibilities
- Maintains appropriate records and statistics, and maintains sufficient stock of supplies for the entire Ultrasound Section.
- Evaluates and recommends a new or revised Ultrasound policies, procedures, protocols, etc.
- Instructs and assists students in clinical procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned by Lead Sonographer, Clinical Supervisor or Manager.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines.
- Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Participates in department operations demonstrating professional behaviors to include supporting goals of the department and maintaining awareness of resource utilization.
- Participation in non-direct patient care activities including educational activities, quality assurance activities, department meetings, and other related activities.
- Provides a variety of services related to patient transportation and daily department cleaning.
- Exhibits knowledge and skills in the operation of Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) ,Radiology Information System (RIS), and Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Assists in scheduling of patient exams by assuring correct physician order and insurance pre-authorization number.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound program
Licensure:
- Accreditation from American Registry Diagnostic Medical (ARDMS) Sonographer
Experience:
- Previous experience is preferred but not required. New graduates welcome to apply.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral.
- Organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills.
Certification/Course:
- Life Support (CPR) certification, ARDMS in Abdomen and OB/GYN and/or in the process of attaining these credentials.
- Must attain within 24 months of hire date.
Salary : $10,000
