Medical Sonographer I - Per Diem

Responsibilities

1. Ultrasound Department and Equipment
• Knowledge of Safe and Effective operation of Ultrasound units.
• Safety
• Adheres to Safe Use and Disposal policy for Cidex (Safety equip, PPD)
• Time Management
• Works efficiently and independently and completes work assignments including exam and worksheets.
• Ultrasound Exam Competency
• Utilizes correct transducer and Exam settings to optimize equipment performance and safety (ALARA: As Low As Reasonable Allowable).
• Communication
• Effectively utilizes Affinity, Pac's EDM and Scheduling program.
• Patient Competencies
• Verifies Patient Identification (2 Identifiers), Examination requested and Utilizes time out for Invasive Procedures.
• Policies and Procedures
• Completes Advanced Competencies for: Biopsy/Invasive Procedures, Stress, Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo and Tran esophageal Echo.
• Scheduling
• Accommodates Requests for Ultrasound Examinations.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
• Satisfactory completion of an ultrasound-training program.
• Certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARMDS) or Registry eligible.
• Experience
• Demonstrates an equivalent combination of education and/or experience specifically in ultrasound.
• Six month or more experience preferred.
• Licensure
• CPR certification (BLS) required.
• ARDMS required.