Songrapher - Part-time - Days

About the Role

Operates sophisticated, multi-modality ultrasound equipment to obtain quality ultrasonic images under general supervision. Positions patients and adjusts ultrasound equipment for each examination, performing and recording diagnostic tests across all parts of the anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, manipulates, and controls conventional and portable ultrasound, data processing, and ancillary equipment for diagnostic procedures.
• Performs general sonography examinations, including routine measurements and calculations on all patient types.
• Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as diagnostic biopsies, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
• Consults with referring physicians regarding patient medical history, discusses appropriate procedures, and maintains records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Ensures immediate and accurate verification of charge code information into the Radiology Information System and determines diagnostic efficacy of examinations.
• Performs related clerical tasks, such as retrieving and filing records, answering phones, relaying messages, and scheduling patients.
• Assists in scheduling ultrasound examinations to optimize equipment and personnel utilization.
• Demonstrates and instructs ultrasound technology and hospital procedures to technical, non-professional, and ancillary personnel, including supervising radiologic technology students.

Requirements

• Completion of a one-year ultrasound training program at an approved school of diagnostic imaging or a minimum of two years of supervised on-the-job training.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, especially under physical or emotional stress.
• Analytical skills to determine the best method for providing requested sonograms based on individual cases.
• Ability to detect pathology through knowledge of physiologic causes and effects of diseases.
• Verbal communication skills for professional exchanges with personnel and ancillary staff.

Values

• Respect: Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy; listens and responds appropriately.
• Excellence: Strives for superior performance, recognizes accomplishments, meets customer expectations, and pursues learning and self-development.
• Accountability: Sets a positive professional example, takes ownership of problems, plans and utilizes resources, and reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively, addresses and resolves conflict positively, seeks others' ideas, and acknowledges contributions.
• Ethical Behavior: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment; respects cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Results: Sets goals, embraces change, improves quality, displays flexibility, and achieves results efficiently.

Pay

Pay range: $33.06 - $54.22 per hour. Final salary offer based on candidate's qualifications, education, experience, and organizational alignment.