What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Sonographer - Outpatient Imaging Clinic position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Sonographer reports to the Imaging Administrative Manager. This position is responsible for performing day-to-day sonography studies on clinic patients.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonographic examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, patient safety protocols, and policies and procedures
- Ensure safety of patients during sonographic examination
- Ensure proper positioning and utilization of scanning techniques and equipment are followed
- Conduct patient clinical assessment including reviewing patient medical history
- Ensure sonographic examination orders are complete and meet standard of medical necessity
Qualifications
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited sonography program
- Licensure and Certifications: ARDMS and CPR, required.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a sonography role, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.
