Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technologist - Manhattan Sonography

Position Status:
Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Produces two-dimensional and three-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs by performing the following duties.

Completion of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program through an accredited organization or on the job training in ultrasound that led to registry.

Customer service experience.

Preferred Experience in ultrasound.

Preferred Experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

Experience utilizing imaging equipment.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - ARDMS

ARDMS-Sonography or CCI-Sonography or ARRT-Sonography are also accepted dependent upon department.

Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

• Selects appropriate equipment/transducer for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination/protocol.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
• Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performs department exam protocols.
• Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
• Accurately enters required data into Lumedx (PACS) system.
• Completes and participates in Quality Improvement evaluation as needed/assigned.
• Starts equipment, which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
• Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
• Disinfects equipment and area.
• Participates in training of Washburn University students as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performs proper high-level disinfection processes for probe care. (If applicable)
• Cardiac Sonographers Perform IV puncture, utilizing proper injection techniques while injecting endocardial border enhancing agents.
• Rotating call is a requirement of the position. (Manhattan/Emporia exempt from call).
• Selects and adds correct associated examination charges as needed.

• 20% Travel to satellite locations as necessary.

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Position is Patient Facing

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

• On-Site;
  No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard):
  Rarely…