Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
About the role
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer utilizes high frequency sound waves (diagnostic ultrasound) along with color and spectral Doppler ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis of a variety of conditions and diseases. The sonographer is responsible for producing dynamic and static visual images of internal structures, analyzing hemodynamics of vasculature, and communicating findings to the interpreting radiologist.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations, using cognitive sonographic skills to identify, document, and adapt examinations as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
- Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings during the sonographic exam and communicates findings to the interpreting radiologist.
- Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients. Introduces self to patient, properly identifies patient utilizing two identifiers, explains the sonographic examination being performed and answers any patient questions.
- Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient and safe manner, coordinates examinations in the most efficient order, and performs exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient's stay in the hospital.
- Maintains working order of the equipment and completes daily and weekly QC as required; reports equipment malfunctions to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient.
- Maintains cleanliness and supply par levels of all rotational areas, empties laundry, follows eye wash station protocol and policy, and utilizes high level disinfection (HLD) according to health system policy directed by Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization policy.
- Provides instruction to sonography technical students, medical students and residents regarding sonography exams and equipment when appropriate; coordinates with ancillary personnel as needed.
- Assists supervisor with divisional paperwork as assigned.
- Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Graduate
- Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program which meets requirements by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- 1 or more years experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/Vascular Technologist with the RDMS and RVT credentials
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Employee must obtain credentials for RDMS (Specialty ABD or OB/GYN) within 90 Days AND The employee has an additional three months (six months from date in position) to obtain RVT credentials in order to remain employed by the University of Kansas Health System as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Employee must obtain credentials for RVT within 90 Days
- The employee has an additional three months (six months from date in position) to obtain credentials RDMS (AB or OB/GYN) in order to remain employed by the University of Kansas Health System as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Skills
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.