Sonographer

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Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care which support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients.
1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging program.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
1. Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonographic medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through professional literature, department protocol, policy and procedure.
3. Reviews the physician’s request completely for information on the procedure to be performed for each patient; refers any questions to the sonologist or referring physician before performing the study.
4. Produces images of optimal quality.
5. Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
6. Assesses patient’s needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
7. Educates patients regarding sonographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
8. Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
9. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
11. Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
12. Maintains professional development in sonographic imaging and techniques.
14. Display imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARDMS Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, WVUH Behavior Standards, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
15. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
16. Performs High Level Disinfection of ultrasound equipment per department policy.
** WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Clinical setting.
** Additional

Job Description:

**** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 0
* * Shift:
** Varied (United States of America)
** Exempt/Non-Exempt:
** United States of America (Non-Exempt)
** Company:
** GMH Grant Memorial Hospital
** Cost Center:
** 151 GMH Radiology Diagnostic
** Address:
** 117 Hospital Drive Petersburg West  Virginia
** Equal Opportunity Employer
** West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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