Ultrasonographer MultiModality

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB) Performs general, perinatal and vascular ultrasounds. Ensures a high standard of patient care and evaluation. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of employees and patients. Works independently and completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of ultrasonography including education for general, perinatal, and vascular procedures.
• ARRT (S) and CCI-RVS OR RDMS Ob/Gyn and RDMS Abdomen registries and RVS or RVT certification.
• Experience:
  
  Recent hospital experience as a vascular and general sonographer or recent graduate of an accredited school.
• Demonstrates familiarity with ACR standard exams.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS
  - Healthcare Provider OR BLS Heartsaver.
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal communication skills. Basic computer skills and ability to use software to perform vascular testing.
• Special Training:
  Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
• Reporting Relationships:
  Does this position formally supervise employees? No

• Performs first trimester perinatal ultrasounds, vascular ultrasounds, as well as general ultrasounds.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of ultrasound and vascular principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal exams.
• Adheres to departmental policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Provides accurate interpretable data, relevant clinical history and technical interpretation results for all exams performed.
• Completes temporary ultrasound reports in ultrasound record keeping computer system and complete patient charting.
• Collaborates with appropriate physicians (Perinatologist, Radiologist, referring Physician and or Vascular Surgeon) in reviewing ultrasounds.
• Sends images to PACS.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work area in a neat and safe condition, ensuring the safety of patients and employees.
• Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment.
• Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and exam rooms are readily available for procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment failures to the biomedical department.
• Performs routine maintenance and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Adheres to proper infection control techniques to maintain established standards for patient safety.
• Adheres to patient safety practices in the department at all times demonstrated by the use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient observation.

• Frequent physical demands include:
  Walking , Push/Pull , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Occasional physical demands include:
  Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
• Continuous physical demands include:
  Standing , Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include:
  Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following:
  Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA
  - Dependent Care
• FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  - Less than 10 years of service - $5,000
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - 10+ years of service - $10,000
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  - Voluntary Life
• Spouse
  - Voluntary Life
• Employee
  - Voluntary Life
• Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

Pay Range: $36.40 - $47.57

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20

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