Sonographer (PRN)

PURPOSE STATEMENT
Perform ultrasonic diagnostic and vascular procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Perform ultrasonic diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician for patients.

- Schedule patients.

- Explain procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results.

- Position patient, select appropriate transducer, depending upon depth of field, structure to be identified, etc.

- Conduct scanning procedures using ultrasound equipment. Move scanner over specified body area, adjust equipment to focus.

- Assist Physician in such procedures as needle biopsies, etc. Scan patient, mark patients’ body, determine angle for puncture, and assist as necessary maintaining sterile technique.

- Provide Radiologist with good history for diagnosis.

- Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.

- Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.

- Maintain department records (patient/other), reports, and files as required.

- Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.

- Keep work area clean, alert department director to equipment malfunctions, etc.

- Attend in services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.

- Technologists will take call.

- Can send images to both cloud systems.

- Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.

- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technology Program.

- ARDMS certified or registry eligible.

- Current AHA or Red Cross BLS required.

- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.

- Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.

- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.

- Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.

- Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.

- Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.

- Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.