Ultrasonographer - Relief

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We are seeking aUltrasonographer - Reliefto perform routine and complex imaging procedures in Ultrasound Sonography, while providing a safe environment for patients and fellow employees.

Under general supervision, the successful hire will perform routine and/or complex ultrasound imaging procedures in the diagnosis of diseases and study of malfunction of organs; assist physicians in related ultrasound procedures performed on outpatient, inpatient, and emergency patients; and perform related duties as assigned.

The successful hirewill be assigned to the Radiology Division where you will prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for various examinations. These duties require excellent organizational skills and the ability to follow through from the point of scheduling an exam, taking the appropriate images, and sending out the images and reports, as necessary.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least one-year recent experience as a sonographer in a hospital setting.
• Ability to plan daily workflow and department coverage, including daily assignments, on-call coverage, and vacations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work well with the Radiologist for overall patient care.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workflow.

Note:
The level and scope of the duties listed below are related to job duties as defined under Distinguishing Characteristics.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Consult with referring Physician regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed.
• Perform diagnostic imaging in the modality of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, including ultrasound of the abdomen, spleen, liver, renal, pancreas, gallbladder and any other retroperitoneal, thyroid, breast, testicles, Lower Extremity Vascular for DVT, pelvic and obstetrical examinations.
• May perform pulse and continuous-wave Doppler assessments.
• Select and operate a variety of ultrasound and ancillary equipment; apply high frequency ultrasonic waves to patients through the use of transducers to produce images of internal organs for diagnostic interpretation.
• Ensure proper functioning of ultrasound and ancillary equipment, including recognizing common equipment malfunctions and making minor repairs or adjustments as required.
• Adjust equipment controls according to protocol and Radiologist orders for the part of the body to be examined.
• Explain examination process to the patient; prepare and/or instruct patients in self-preparation for various examinations and throughout the procedure.
• Perform bedside examinations when required.
• Document observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the Radiologist; recognize…