What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasound Sonographer- Casual on Call position at Winona Health?
0.00 FTE, Casual on Call
Hours between 7 am and 4:30 pm
Required to rotate weekend call between the hours of 8 and 10 am
Position Overview:
The Ultrasound Sonographer is responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment for performance of all dynamic ultrasound procedures at a technical level, not requiring direct supervision. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria. Performs all required examinations demonstrating proper care and safety process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Selects appropriate equipment and protocol required for patient's exam according to established guidelines.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy by obtaining complete series of diagnostic, quality images within an agreed upon time frame per protocol.
- Routinely and accurately obtains reproducible measurements needed per protocol using established manual or computerized methods.
- Provides interpreting physician with completed study and preliminary findings.
- Provides ultrasound guidance for basic invasive procedures.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Ultrasound Technology and certification by the ARDMS or registry eligible. Certification by the ARDMS must be completed within three months from date of hire. Basic computer skills. Outlook. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR, American Data).
Nonessential Skills and Experience:
Associate Degree preferred.
