Sonographer

Position Summary:

Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures in one or more specialties for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.

Service:

Assures patient privacy and confidentiality during testing.

• Assures 100% of sonographic studies. • Assures that a plan of care is implemented for each patient according to written guidelines/specifications. • Incorporates concepts of nursing, psychology and a high standard of medical ethics in evaluating, planning and implementing patient care.

Educates students, sonographers and resident physicians.

• Completes 50% of time.

Provides for patient education, comfort, safety and satisfaction.

• Provides for patient care, safety and needs 100% of the time. • Ensures patients understands procedure. • Receives no justified patient complaints. • Practices department culture of safety, service and passion by maintaining a positive attitude and commitment towards patients and coworkers.

Efficiency and Effectiveness:

Coordinates Ultrasound services with other departments and nursing units.

• Uses effective communication to coordinate with other departments. • Prioritizes work to meet patient needs.

Correlates clinical history with test to be performed and consults with physician if necessary regarding history and appropriateness of exam, recognizing contraindications.

• Completes 100% of sonographic studies.

Maintains professional credentials through continuing medical education, including current BCLS status.

• Maintains current RDMS; RCDS, and/or RVT registration. • Maintains current Radiography registration by the ARRT. • Maintains documentation of internal and external CME activities. • Maintains documentation of current BCLS status.

Provides preliminary reports to the attending and/or referring physician in a timely manner.

• Provides preliminary reports when requested 100% of the time.

Utilizes information system.

• Demonstrates competency with Radiology information system, PACs. • Demonstrates ability to use hospital information system.

Quality and Safety:

Complies with quality control and performance improvement initiatives.

• Reports clear concise information to supervisor regarding service and mechanical needs. • Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve for error and critical situations.

Exhibits concern for self, patient, coworkers and work environment safety.

• Practices established safety guidelines 100% of the time.

Interprets and implements physicians orders independently.

• Follows through with physicians orders 100% of the time.

Makes sure any prior imaging is reviewed and available for comparison.

• Communicates information regarding prior imaging to patients and staff.

Performs diagnostic ultrasound studies independently.

• Performs 99% of exams without repeats due to technical error.

Recognizes and reports abnormalities, instabilities and significant changes in patient condition during testing.

• Reports any patient instabilities or abnormalities 100% of the time.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions are those functions that the team member who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The term "essential functions" does not include marginal functions of the position.

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to problem solve.

Ability to demonstrate bimanual dexterity.

Ability to see and hear.

Ability to stand in one position for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift, pull and push.

Position Qualification:

Education:

• Required/Preferred (and/or) • Associates • Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and training.

Years of Experience:

• 1-2 years preferred • Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Has detailed knowledge of three dimensional spatial and cross-sectional anatomy and of common physiological and pathological processes.

BLS:

• Basic Life Support • Certified or eligible for certification by: • American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S). • Should obtain certification within twenty-four months of eligibility or cross training.