Registered Sonographer - PART TIME

Registered Sonographer - Part Time - 20 Hours - Afternoons

General Summary

Up to $3,750 Sign‑on Bonus. Part‑time benefit eligible. Shift: PT 20 hours per week afternoon shift 2:30p‑10:30p 2 days one week and 3 days the second week of the pay period, every 3rd weekend (shift 3p‑11p) and holiday rotation (typically one holiday a year). There will be call on the weekend rotation as well. This position is general ultrasound only, no OB or vascular exams.

• Maintains a positive and professional atmosphere for patients.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical or emotional stress and gather and exchange patient information with nursing personnel and physicians.
• Reviews patient chart, physicians’ orders/diagnoses, and previous diagnostic studies as appropriate and records patient’s personal and medical information on history sheets.
• Selects appropriate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis according to specific orders and part of body to be examined. Assists patient in assuming physical position for the required examination, provides immobilization and protection as required, and explains the test procedure to elicit cooperation and allay apprehensions.
• Records images using proper identification information and sends results of sonography to physician for interpretation. May discuss test results with physician or request physician to personally view the screen image.
• Assists physicians in performing related examinations such as amniocentesis, cyst puncture, thoracentesis, etc. Assists in performing first aid as necessary.
• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including maintenance of a contamination‑free environment for rooms, equipment, and personnel.
• Prepares and stocks the work area as required. Ensures a safe and clean environment for patients at all times, secures and returns supplies, and maintains room stock.
• Reports equipment failure directly to Bio Med or service representative, uses proper forms, and maintains appropriate records.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in performing routine or special procedures.
• May be responsible for instruction of new employees and supervision of students when necessary.
• Cooperates with all department personnel in a positive and professional manner.
• Serves on specific committees dealing with clinical and quality assurance issues as requested.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks as necessary.
• Receives verbal orders for examinations from a responsible practitioner within the bounds of the registry.
• Maintains professional appearance by adhering to the Dress and Grooming Policy and Dress Code of Radiology Services.
• Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner.
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors and image selection.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures not specific to ultrasound.
• Maintains Continuing Education Credits as required by the RDMS registry as well as BLS.
• Assures the “two‑step” identification of all patients before proceeding with the requested examination. Explains the procedure to patients before and during as required.
• Requires the ability to identify age‑related differences within the persons served and to adjust treatment style and expectations accordingly, including adjustments based on the person’s cognitive function and learning ability, and taking into account religious and cultural needs and preferences.

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree, or technical certificate/degree.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  Cardiographic Tech credentialed from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Radiologic Technologist specializing in Sonography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), ARDMS‑registered experience with Siemens equipment, experience with procedures, and ability to work in a high‑pace hospital setting.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
• Department:
  Ultrasound 001
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: MIROC Crittenton Radiologi
• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services