Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, General

Description

Performs two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D – when required) ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for the diagnosis of disease and study of the malfunction of organs.

12 hours - 7 days on/7 days off

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is required
• Successful completion of The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination for Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) required
• Must be eligible for registry requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and have a certification in each area of specialty, etc. OB/GYN, Abdomen, Breast
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate

• Analyses sonography exams, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates to the appropriate physician
• Verifies patient identification and examination to be performed before starting a procedure
• Maintains accurate Ultrasound Trophon Disinfecting Logs used for the Quality Assurance Program for the ultrasound probes.
• Reports equipment malfunction or damage to the department manager in a timely manner and contacts appropriate equipment maintenance contract for service calls
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area; controls inventory of supplies for assigned area and cleans and disinfects exam rooms and equipment as required.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Uses independent judgment during exams to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during examinations and procedures
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients during examinations and procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques and infection control protocols as necessary
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
• Calibrates, cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Stocks and replenishes supplies as needed in each room
• Explains exams to the patient. Instructs and assists the patient in assuming the physical position for examination.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
• Performs invasive ultrasound procedures and follows disinfecting protocols
• Performs abdominal ultrasound studies, OB/GYN ultrasound studies as required, performs breast ultrasound procedures, if applicable, and assists in ultrasound guidance procedures as needed
• Selects appropriate equipment for use in ultrasound setup, following exam specifications
• Selects appropriate transducer and adjusts the equipment controls according to the organ to be examined, the depth of the field, and other specifications of the study
• Moves the transducer by hand over specified areas of the body and observes sound waves displayed on the screen to monitor the quality of the ultrasonic pattern produced
• Obtains permanent record of internal examination by capturing the necessary images of an organ(s) shown on the display monitor and sends the images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System
• Maintains records of ultrasound images taken; calculates, compiles and records data from numerical readings on patient’s medical record and related documents
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure and makes appropriate physician contact for intervention if necessary
• Documentation meets current standards and hospital policy
• Discusses test results with attending physician and/or radiologist as needed.
• Performs clerical duties, schedules patient appointments, etc.

• Support Cogdell Memorial Hospital’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
• Adhere to Cogdell Memorial Hospital’s Compliance…