Ultrasonographer - Registered T2

Ultrasonographer – Registered (PRN) – Good Samaritan Western Ridge

Location:

Good Samaritan Western Ridge, 6949 Good Samaritan Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45247.

Work Schedule:

• PRN/Optional
• Day Shift
• Weekend, Holiday and On Call Commitment

Incentives & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits details are available on our benefits page.

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Allied Health or graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required).
• Experience in Clinical Allied Health.
• For perinatal areas, Nuchal Translucency Testing Certification is required.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required.
• RDMS or ARRT (US) required.

Job Overview:

• This position may exist in hospital imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and reports to a physician and/or manager.
• In hospital imaging, the ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in breast, prostate, neonatal heads, body, abdominal, head/neck, and interventional ultrasound.
• In perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in OB procedures.
• In mammography specialty, must demonstrate breast ultrasound and guide ultrasound procedures.
• Responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records, documenting in EMR, collaborating with team members, ensuring quality assurance, and complying with infection prevention procedures.
• Assists clerical staff, maintains a safe work environment, updates job knowledge through educational opportunities, and performs other duties as assigned; travel to additional locations may be required.
• Must maintain RDMS certification and meet continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation.
• Demonstrate competency through ongoing CBE's.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and operating procedures through CBE's.
• Select proper imaging protocols and follow departmental procedures.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with interdepartmental team members.
• Maintain accurate records through completion of all paperwork.
• Complete work before submitting.
• Provide comfort and care for patients, families, and staff prior to, during, and after procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergent situations.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing
  - Rarely
• Concentrating
  - Frequently
• Continuous Learning
  - Frequently
• Hearing:
  Conversation
  - Frequently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds
  - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication
  - Frequently
• Kneeling
  - Rarely
• Lifting