Job Summary
The Ultrasonographer performs all routine and specialized sonographic testing, covers emergency-call back, and performs all necessary clerical tasks to support patient testing. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic general ultrasound examinations and procedures.
Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed.
Uses sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical pathological and diagnostic images.
Demonstrates responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients while in the technologist/sonographers care.
Prepares patients for examinations and explains procedures to patients.
Consults with the referring physician and patients medical record regarding the patients history to determine the appropriate procedure when necessary.
Performs all General Ultrasound assisted procedures.
Consults with the Radiology Medical Director or Director of Diagnostic Services when necessary.
Operates complex ultrasound equipment, monitors, recorders, and other patient assessment equipment pertinent to departmental needs.
Selects appropriate equipment and transducer frequency size for proper examination.
Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes electronic equipment limitations.
Follows protocols and can deviate from normal techniques when necessary and develops better methods to keep the department up to date.
Provides technical and nursing aid for general ultrasound interventional procedures, i.e., Biopsy Interoperative.
Operates and maintains equipment.
Produces high-quality sonograms.
Provides on-call emergency coverage as required by the department.
Provides patient care assessment of needs and education relative to testing.
Maintains pertinent records and EMR documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of physics, instrumentation, and physiology relative to sonographic exams.
Keeps current in the area of technical expertise by performing directed readings and attending seminars and workshops.
Monitors and evaluates equipment performance.
Evaluates images for technical quality.
Reports and documents equipment problems.
Uses IT IS systems to schedule, book review, and ensure patient appointments are complete and accurate for Imaging patients and departments.
Works with Central scheduling on appropriate appointments and scheduling to avoid double booking, smooth patient throughput, and availability for add-ons as needed.
Prints and reviews schedules for reconciliation of orders, protocols, and patient instruction communication before patient arrival.
Schedules General Ultrasound exams, studies, and procedures for all patients related to General Ultrasound, OR procedures, add-ons, walk-ins, and as needed.
Reports scheduled encounters to Radiologists, sonographers, Radiology Nurses, and Breast Health Navigators to coordinate scheduling resources and patient care coordination.
Completes scheduled events initiated by Central Scheduling with a review of the written order.
Locates orders, obtains, and documents previous modality-specific imaging from outside facilities.
Verifies accuracy of medical diagnosis and reason for the exam for all patient appointments, physicians orders, and schedules using available resources.
Processes all pertinent forms and forwards them to the Imaging Front Office for those documents to be scanned into the EHR for documentation.
Performs order communication functions with the ITIS systems.
Properly enters orders and charges into the ITIS system.
Addresses billing inquiries and issues promptly and with the appropriate person for resolution.
Performs miscellaneous duties as requested and needed.
Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies and completes annual compliance courses on time.
Supporting student learning is a shared responsibility. Every team member is expected to contribute to creating a welcoming environment and to actively assist students in their educational experience regardless of their specific role.
Other duties as consistent with this role.
Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills
Must have grayscale discrimination.
Responsible supportive team player.
Ability to work well in high-stress situations.
Education and Experience
Associate degree preferred.
Graduate of ARDMS school of sonography.
License in the State of Maine.
ARDMS registration required.
Basic Life Support BLS certification is required.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry providing healing and care for the whole person in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.
Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age 40 or older, disability, and genetic information, including family medical history.
Compensation Range: $33.43 - $46.04
Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.