What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer - PRN 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.
