Ultrasonographer II - Lexington - Per Diem

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Fridays are most needed. Days of the week vary; business operating hours are 7am-430pm Performs a wide range of Ultrasound procedures including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and some vascular exams. Interacts daily with patients and other medical personnel.

Preferred: 2-3 years of full-time hospital experience Preferably experience with imaging General, Breast, Breast Interventional, and OB

• Reviews charts, selects appropriate equipment and transducers for tests as ordered.
• Interviews patients, obtains necessary information, explains procedures, allays apprehensions and positions patient appropriately.
• Records images on PACS, and provides images on film and paper when needed.
• Provides preliminary interpretation and may convey preliminary interpretation to requesting physician after discussion with radiologist.
• Views screen, detects pathology/other factors (f/u, change of shape, etc.).
• Determines images appropriate for diagnostic purpose.
• Performs routine clerical duties, answers phones, schedules patients, order supplies, distributes results, keeps work area clean, and makes entries in computer.
• Performs high level disinfection of Ultrasound intracavitary transducers in systems such as the Trophon EPR system.
• Appropriate HLD of Ultrasound transducers is necessary for patient protection and infection control.
• Employees are trained initially and then an annual refresher is completed.

• Vocational or Technical training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• Associate's degree in Ultrasound preferred.
• Registration Reg Diagnostic Med Sonographer required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• ARDMS certification in Abdominal and/or OB/GYN specialties.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

• Decision Making:
  Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action:
  Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications:
  Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications:
  Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge:
  Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work:
  Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
• Customer Service:
  Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active…