Medical Sonographer - Per Diem

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Is able to locate all required safety literature, including MSDS sheets. Under the direction and supervision of a qualified physician, the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound and the performance of all dynamic ultrasound procedures requiring a level of independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, not requiring direct supervision. The Ultrasound department is multi-disciplinary, including abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular studies, and echocardiography.

If the incumbent is not qualified in echocardiography or vascular examinations, training in these modalities is expected within one year of the date of hire. The Ultrasonographer contributes to teaching and in services, strives to develop and enhance ultrasound skills, shares call responsibilities, performs administrative duties, and ensures the operation and efficient operation of the department. In the absence of an immediate supervisor, the incumbent may assume a leadership role in the department.

The employee strives to fulfill the mission statement of the hospital.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Ultrasound Department and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Safe and Effective operation of Ultrasound units.
• Safety
  • Adheres to Safe Use and Disposal policy for Cidex (Safety equipment, PPD).
• Time Management
  • Works efficiently and independently and completes work assignments including exam and worksheets.
• Ultrasound Exam Competency
  • Utilizes correct transducer and exam settings to optimize equipment performance and safety (ALARA: As Low As Reasonable Allowable).
• Communication
  • Effectively utilizes Affinity, Pac's EDM and Scheduling program.
• Patient Competencies
  • Verifies Patient Identification (2 Identifiers), examination requested, and uses time out for invasive procedures.
• Policies and Procedures
  • Completes Advanced Competencies for:
    Biopsy/Invasive Procedures, Stress, Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo and Transesophageal Echo.
• Scheduling
  • Accommodates requests for ultrasound examinations.

EDUCATION:

Satisfactory completion of an ultrasound-training program. Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registry eligible.

EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrates an equivalent combination of education and/or experience specifically in ultrasound. Six months or more experience preferred.

LICENSURE: CPR certification (BLS) required; ARDMS required.

YNHHS Requisition

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

Rhode Island, United States

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