Sonographer

## Sonographer Apply:
Reid Health Inpatient Radiology:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR2620

Sonographer
3100 Ultrasound
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* Schedule:

** Third Shift Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:30p-6a, weekend and call rotation

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** About the Position
** The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
** Overview of Responsibilities
*** Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
* Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
* Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
* Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.
* Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
* Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
* Competently operates Ultrasound equipment.
* Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
* Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.
* Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
* Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
* Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.
* Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.
* Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals.
* Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.
* Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.
* Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.
* Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies.
* Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide.
* Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.
* Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator.
* Supervises students when applicable.
* Performs monthly Quality Assurance.
* Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs.
* Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years.
* Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time.
* Attends 75% of department meetings.
* Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).
* Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable.
* Completes annual competencies.
* Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.
* Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.
* May be subject to irregular hours and call.
* Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.
* Copes with unpredictable situations.
* Any and all other assigned duties.
* May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
** Education & E
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* Education Required:

*** Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).
* Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound.
* Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills.
** Education Preferred:
*** Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.
* A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
** Experience

Required:

*** A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
** Experience Preferred:
*** Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial.
* Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial.
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