Ultrasonographer II - Diversified Services

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position may exist in physician imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and/or supervision of the manager or supervisor. The ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of OB/GYN, prostate, body, abdominal and head/neck ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols.

In all areas, the ultrasonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance/quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned.

Travel to additional locations may be required. This position is required RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.

Job Overview



JOB DESCRIPTION

This position may exist in physician imaging departments or in the perinatal specialty area and works under the general direction of the physician and/or supervision of the manager or supervisor. The ultrasonographer demonstrates competencies in a combination of OB/GYN, prostate, body, abdominal and head/neck ultrasound, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines and protocols. In the perinatal specialty, demonstrates competencies in a variety of OB procedures, performing ultrasound examinations in accordance with AIUM guidelines and protocols.

In all areas, the ultrasonographer is responsible for performing quality ultrasound exams, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, quality assurance/quality control, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned.

Travel to additional locations may be required. This position is required RDMS in the appropriate field and must meet the minimum continuing education requirements of the registry and ACR/AIUM as appropriate.



Job Requirements

Associate's Degree in Allied Health

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT (US)

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Experience Clinical Allied Health



Job Responsibilities

Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting.

Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.

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Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.

Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.

Demonstrates ability to consistently produce and evaluate diagnostic sonograms for radiologic interpretation

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing:
Conversation - Frequently

Hearing:
Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting