PRN-Ultrasonographer

Position Summary

The Ultrasonographer performs a variety of specialized technical tasks utilizing high frequency ultrasound waves to assist with the detection of anatomical abnormalities.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Accredited two-year Allied Health/Nursing Degree or Bachelor of science degree and successful completion of a recognized and accredited program in Ultrasound Technology
• Experience: N/A
• License/Registration/Certifications: Currently Registered ARDMS in physics and at least one specialty (abdomen or pelvis); Active membership in ARDMS; BLS Certification

Preferred Requirements

• Education: N/A
• Experience: 18 months experience in Abdomen, Vascular, Ob/Gyn and small parts sonography
• License/Registration/Certifications: N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks utilizing ultrasonic high frequency sound waves to detect abnormalities including masses, abscesses, and stones
• Assist physicians with biopsy procedures
• Perform ultrasound procedures, color doppler vascular examinations, abdominal studies and color-flow ultrasound, Ob-Gyn procedures as required maintaining patient records and documentation
• Positively responds and implements change when needed and has good decision-making skills
• Assists with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area
• Properly utilize accessory equipment such as transducers, cleaning systems, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations
• Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients
• Report changes in patient condition to medical staff
• Provide an oral and written summary of preliminary findings to the radiologist
• Evaluate quality of exams
• Determine if additional sonograms or ultrasound procedures are indicated and discuss with physician
• Assists in training of new staff and of students during clinical rotations
• Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Consistently communicates with patients, guests, staff and physicians in a positive manner
• Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities
• Adheres to departmental procedures and protocols
• Rotating call for after hours and weekends
• Ensure correct charging of procedures and supplies on a daily basis
• Works as a team member with peers and other departments
• Responds calmly and efficiently to situations
• Regularly attend departmental meeting, in-services and actively participate in continuing education activities
• Other duties as requested by supervisor or manager