Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 0730am - 4:00pm
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About the Position
The Sonographer supports the Reid Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Key Service Behaviors. The Sonographer performs Ultrasound diagnostic imaging exams on patients per physician/provider orders with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Overview of Responsibilities
• Corroborates patients clinical history with procedure; ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. • Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. • Selects and operates imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures. • Selects appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol. • Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. • Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. • Competently operates Ultrasound equipment. • Evaluates Ultrasound images for technical quality; manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy and electronic records, ensuring proper identification is recorded. • Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contacts appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment. • Responsible for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. • Maintains archival storage of digitized data as appropriate. • Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed. • Provides patient education; explains pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patients family. • Provides practical instruction for students and/or healthcare professionals. • Participates in the department quality assessment and improvement plan. • Applies principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients. • Provides assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed. • Ensures that each radiology room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, cleaned daily, and stocked with supplies. • Wipes down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital-approved germicide. • Completes all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc. • Ensures all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS superuser or administrator. • Supervises students when applicable. • Performs monthly Quality Assurance. • Attends meetings when able, based on patient care needs. • Obtains 30 hours of Continuing Education every 3 years. • Completes all required computer-based learning modules on time. • Attends 75% of department meetings. • Adheres to regulatory requirements (DNV, HFAP, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.). • Assists in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations if applicable. • Completes annual competencies. • Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy. • Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies. • May be subject to irregular hours and call. • Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed. • Copes with unpredictable situations. • Any and all other assigned duties. • May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Education & Experience
Education Required:
• Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE). • Documented education, training, and competency in Ultrasound. • Documented education, training, and competency in any other modality that is specific to their skills.
Education Preferred:
• Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have. • A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
Experience Required:
• A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
Experience Preferred:
• Experience as a registered medical sonographer is beneficial. • Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography is beneficial.
Licensure & Certification
• Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health. • Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or registry eligible. • If not ARDMS registered at the time of hire, the employee is expected to obtain ARDMS registry within approximately one year of employment. • Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in any other modality(s) is preferred. • BLS