Part-Time Day Shift Ultrasonographer

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound scans as ordered by the physicians.
• Assists radiologist/clinicians during imaging and/or interventional procedures.
• Must be competent in all areas of general diagnostic ultrasound tests including: small parts, breast, abdominal, Ob/Gyn, high-risk Ob, pediatric abdomen and hips, and cover off-hour shifts.
• Is also willing to assist, if needed and qualified, to perform vascular exams.
• Aids in inventory of supplies, procuring, storing, and maintaining equipment.
• Responsible for the well-being of patients while they are in the Ultrasound Department; reassures and comforts patients as required.
• Assists in scheduling, arranging transportation, and workflow of patients in the Ultrasound Department.
• Aids in administrative functions including answering phones, coordinating with other departments, preparing reports and correspondence, and other such assignments related to the Ultrasound Department.
• Rotates weekend, on-call, and holidays with fellow sonographers.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of the Ultrasound Department.
• Participates in the planning of routine maintenance of all ultrasound equipment and responsible for safety of such equipment.
• Participates in training of co-workers and students.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records as directed including entering information into the computer.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved ultrasound program. Must meet requirements of ARDMS to apply for the Abdomen or Ob/Gyn registry exam. Must have a working knowledge of pertinent equipment, scanning techniques, patient care, and evaluating patient status and emergency situations.
• Experience: Documented one year full-time ultrasound clinical experience; or completion of a formal two-year program or equivalent in another allied health profession; or one year ultrasound clinical experience with a bachelor’s degree unrelated to ultrasound technology.
• Licensure: BLS required.
• Special Skills: Breast Registry, Vascular, and Neurosonology a plus.